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Gasoline and petroleum fuel supplement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-11
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Granted: 1980-11-04
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Expires: 1999-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A gasoline and petroleum fuel supplement formed of a combination of ingredients including methyl alcohol, xylene, ethyl alcohol, and at least one alkali metal hydroxide. These ingredients may be added in various ratios to gasoline and/or to treated water for use as fuel supplement in an internal combustion engine.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel B. King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:22
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10L; C10L1/00; C10L1/02; C10L1/10; C10L1/12; C10L1/1225; C10L1/1233; C10L1/14; C10L1/16; C10L1/1608; C10L1/18; C10L1/182; C10L1/1822; C10L1/1824
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A fuel supplement comprising 250 to 1500 ml of methyl alcohol, 100 to 800 ml of xylene, 250 to 1500 ml of ethyl alcohol, 200 to 800 mg of potassium hydroxide and 200 to 800 mg of sodium hydroxide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
A fuel supplement comprising 250 to 1500 ml of methyl alcohol, 100 to 800 ml of xylene, 250 to 1500 ml of ethyl alcohol, 200 to 800 mg of potassium hydroxide and 200 to 800 mg of sodium hydroxide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fuel supplement in accordance with claim 1 further comprising 10 cc to 60 cc of salt selected from the group consisting of cobalt chloride, sodium peroxide, sodium bromide and sodium oxides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fuel supplement in accordance with claim 1 further comprising water wherein the water is present in from about 1/3 to 2/3 of the total mixture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fuel supplement in accordance with claim 1 further comprising gasoline, wherein the gasoline is present in from about 10 to 50% by volume of the total mixture.
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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) | 1983-11-04 | 1984-05-05 | 1984-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-04 | 1988-05-05 | 1988-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-04 | 1992-05-05 | 1992-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |