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Fuel gasifying system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-04-06
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Granted: 1980-06-10
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Expires: 1998-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A fuel gasifying system for a piston-type internal combustion engine including an expansible gas chamber disposed between a fuel pump and a heated fuel line section and an air cannister including a gas injector and plate arrangement for achieving a proper air-fuel mixture.
Inventors
- 👤 Randy K. Gregory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:33
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M31/00; F02M31/02; F02M31/16; F02M31/18; F02M19/00; F02M19/03; F02M19/035; F02M29/00; F02M29/04; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
In a fuel gasifying system for a piston type internal combustion engine, said fuel gasifying system including means for providing a liquid source of fuel under substantially constant pressure, tube means connected to said fuel source, heating means adjacent said tube means for gasifying said liquid fuel, the improvement comprising an injector tube connected to said tube means, a canister into which said injector tube axially projects, said canister communicating with the pistons for distributing the gasified fuel therein, said injector tube having an orifice through which said gasified fuel is axially introduced into said canister, and a deflecter having a surface disposed substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of said injector tube whereby said gasified fuel impinges thereagainst and is radially outwardly deflected into said canister and thereby effectively dispersed and thoroughly mixed with air in the proper gas to air ratio for combustion in the piston chambers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
In a fuel gasifying system for a piston type internal combustion engine, said fuel gasifying system including means for providing a liquid source of fuel under substantially constant pressure, tube means connected to said fuel source, heating means adjacent said tube means for gasifying said liquid fuel, the improvement comprising an injector tube connected to said tube means, a canister into which said injector tube axially projects, said canister communicating with the pistons for distributing the gasified fuel therein, said injector tube having an orifice through which said gasified fuel is axially introduced into said canister, and a deflecter having a surface disposed substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of said injector tube whereby said gasified fuel impinges thereagainst and is radially outwardly deflected into said canister and thereby effectively dispersed and thoroughly mixed with air in the proper gas to air ratio for combustion in the piston chambers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said fuel gasifying system includes a fuel pump providing pulsating flow of fuel and wherein said improvement further comprises an expansible chamber disposed in said tube means between said heat source and said fuel pump, a one way check valve disposed between said expansible chamber and said fuel pump whereby said fuel is prevented from reentering said fuel pump, whereby upon heating and gasification of said fuel and a corresponding expansion of said expansible chamber, said fuel is caused to be introduced into said canister through said injector tube at a constant pressure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said improvement further comprises a metering valve disposed between said heating means and said injector tube for metering the flow of gasified fuel into said canister.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improvement as defined in claim 3 wherein shut-off means is provided between said expansible chamber and said metering means for preventing release of said fluid under pressure from said expansible chamber when said engine is shut-off.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-06-10 | 1983-12-10 | 1984-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-10 | 1987-12-10 | 1988-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-10 | 1991-12-10 | 1992-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |