US4149562A
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Fuel mixer
Assignee: Echlin Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-28
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1997-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A gaseous fuel mixer for an internal combustion engine includes hinged air valve doors arranged for opening in accordance with manifold depression, the doors are linked to the fuel metering means and include means for ducting the gaseous fuel into the air stream. The air valve doors can be hinged flat along a surface of the air inlet to permit alternate use of a conventional gasoline carburetor.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy H. Johnson
- 👤 Donald K. Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:48
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M35/00; F02M35/02; F02M21/00; F02M21/02; F02M21/0218; F02M21/023; F02M21/0239; F02M21/04; F02M21/042; F02M35/024; F02M35/02475; F02M35/02483; F02M35/04; F02M35/042; F02M9/00; F02M9/10; F02M9/106; F02B; F02B43/00; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7837; Y10T137/7898; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87571; Y10T137/87587; Y10T137/87611
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An air valve door assembly for use in a fuel mixer, said assembly comprising: a rotatable shaft including a pair of spaced diametrically extending surfaces defining an elongated slot therein, and a door member including a pair of spaced wall portions defining a pair of flexible leg portions insertable in said slot, said leg portions including clip portions engageable with surface portions of said shaft providing means for releasably retaining said door member in engagement with said shaft, said spaced wall portions further defining internal channel means communicating with an edge of said door member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An air valve door assembly for use in a fuel mixer, said assembly comprising: a rotatable shaft including a pair of spaced diametrically extending surfaces defining an elongated slot therein, and a door member including a pair of spaced wall portions defining a pair of flexible leg portions insertable in said slot, said leg portions including clip portions engageable with surface portions of said shaft providing means for releasably retaining said door member in engagement with said shaft, said spaced wall portions further defining internal channel means communicating with an edge of said door member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
An air valve door assembly according to claim 1, wherein said internal channel means is in communication with an edge of said door member adjacent said leg portions providing an internal fuel duct opening through one of said wall portions adjacent a distal edge of said door member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-04-16 | 1982-10-16 | 1983-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-16 | 1986-10-16 | 1987-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-16 | 1990-10-16 | 1991-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |