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Method of using an emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine
Assignee: Bloom and Kreten
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Filing: 1996-02-20
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Granted: 1997-10-28
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Expires: 2016-02-20
Abstract
Abstract An emergency alternative fuel for internal combustion engines is stable for storage for a year or more. The alternative fuel is stored in a container which has an outlet sealed with a removable seal. The container is prevented from being reused for storage after the seal is removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Reginald N. Spencer
- 👤 William A. Hubbard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/10; B65D47/103; B65D47/061; B65D47/063; C; C10; C10L; C10L1/00; C10L1/02; C10L1/023; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/84
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of using a stable emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing a container having mineral spirits therein, the mineral spirits having a flash point of at least 100° F. or higher, safely storing the container with the emergency fuel in the vehicle for a period of at least twelve months unless needed for use prior thereto, and pouring the mineral spirits into a fuel tank of the vehicle in the event the vehicle runs out of fuel, the emergency fuel providing clean end smooth operation of the internal combustion engine.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of using a stable emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing a container having mineral spirits therein, the mineral spirits having a flash point of at least 100° F. or higher, safely storing the container with the emergency fuel in the vehicle for a period of at least twelve months unless needed for use prior thereto, and pouring the mineral spirits into a fuel tank of the vehicle in the event the vehicle runs out of fuel, the emergency fuel providing clean end smooth operation of the internal combustion engine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the mineral spirits has a boiling range of 320° F.-400° F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the mineral spirits consists of approximately by volume of 40%-47% paraffins, 43%-53% naphthalenes, 0%-15% aromatics and is devoid of olefins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the emergency fuel is substantially free of aromatics.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of using a stable emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing a container having alcohol therein, the alcohol having a flash point of at least 100° F. or higher, safely storing the container with the emergency fuel in the vehicle for a period of at least twelve months unless needed for use prior thereto, and pouring the alcohol into a fuel tank of the vehicle in the event the vehicle runs out of fuel, the emergency fuel providing clean and smooth operation of the internal combustion engine.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of using a stable emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing a container having alcohol therein, the alcohol having a flash point of at least 100° F. or higher, safely storing the container with the emergency fuel in the vehicle for a period of at least twelve months unless needed for use prior thereto, and pouring the alcohol into a fuel tank of the vehicle in the event the vehicle runs out of fuel, the emergency fuel providing clean and smooth operation of the internal combustion engine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 5, wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of 1-pentanol, isomers of amyl alcohol, 2-methyl butanol and mixtures thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 5, wherein the emergency fuel substantially free of aromatics.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of using a stable emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing a container having a mixture of mineral spirits and alcohol therein, the mixture having a flash point of at least 100° F. or higher, safely storing the container with the emergency fuel in the vehicle for a period of at least twelve months unless needed for use prior thereto, and pouring the mixture of mineral spirits and alcohol into a fuel tank of the vehicle in the event the vehicle runs out of fuel, the emergency fuel providing clean and smooth operation of the internal combustion engine.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of using a stable emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing a container having a mixture of mineral spirits and alcohol therein, the mixture having a flash point of at least 100° F. or higher, safely storing the container with the emergency fuel in the vehicle for a period of at least twelve months unless needed for use prior thereto, and pouring the mixture of mineral spirits and alcohol into a fuel tank of the vehicle in the event the vehicle runs out of fuel, the emergency fuel providing clean and smooth operation of the internal combustion engine.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 8, wherein the mineral spirits has a boiling range of 320° F.-400° F.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 8, wherein the mineral spirits consists of approximately by volume of 40%-47% paraffins, 43%-53% naphthalenes, 0%-15% aromatics and is devoid of olefins.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 8, wherein the emergency fuel is substantially free of aromatics.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 8, wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of 1-pentanol, isomers of amyl alcohol, 2-methyl butanol and mixtures thereof.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of using a stable emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing a container having a mixture of mineral spirits and alcohol therein, the mixture being substantially free of aromatics, safely storing the container with the emergency fuel in the vehicle for a period of at least twelve months unless needed for use prior thereto, and pouring the mixture of mineral spirits and alcohol into a fuel tank of the vehicle in the event the vehicle runs out of fuel, the emergency fuel providing clean and smooth operation of the internal combustion engine.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of using a stable emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing a container having a mixture of mineral spirits and alcohol therein, the mixture being substantially free of aromatics, safely storing the container with the emergency fuel in the vehicle for a period of at least twelve months unless needed for use prior thereto, and pouring the mixture of mineral spirits and alcohol into a fuel tank of the vehicle in the event the vehicle runs out of fuel, the emergency fuel providing clean and smooth operation of the internal combustion engine.
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