US4357146A
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Synthetic fuel for internal combustion engine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-12
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2000-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A relatively safe and efficient synthetic fuel composition consists of an aromatic hydrocarbon and an alcohol, most notably a mixture of toluene and n-butyl alcohol. It is especially adapted for use as an emergency reserve fuel; however, because the composition may be derived entirely from non-petroleum sources, it also has value as an extender for gasoline.
Inventors
- 👤 James K. Heeren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:21
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10L; C10L1/00; C10L1/02; C10L1/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
A relatively safe automobile fuel composition consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of benzene and toluene, and at least one C 1 and C 5 alcohol, said aromatic hydrocarbon and alcohol being present in a volumetric ratio of about 1:4 to 4:1.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
46 words
A relatively safe automobile fuel composition consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of benzene and toluene, and at least one C 1 and C 5 alcohol, said aromatic hydrocarbon and alcohol being present in a volumetric ratio of about 1:4 to 4:1.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said alcohol is a C 3 to C 5 compound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 2 wherein said alcohol is selected from the class consisting of ispropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, tert-butyl alcohol and tert-amyl alcohol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein said alcohol is n-butyl alcohol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 1 containing at least 50 percent by volume of said aromatic hydrocarbon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of any of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 wherein said aromatic hydrocarbon is toluene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The composition of claim 1 consisting essentially of about 50 to 80 percent by volume of toluene and conversely about 80 to 50 percent by volume of an alcohol selected from the class consisting of isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, tert-butyl alcohol and tert-amyl alcohol.
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