US3227427A
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Carburetor system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-20
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1983-02-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis W Wells
- 👤 Albert E Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:02
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M33/00; F02M33/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/83
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A CARBURETOR SYSTEM FOR A GASOLINE ENGINE DRIVEN CONVEYANCE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A COMPLETE AND INDEPENDENT CARBURETOR FOR CONNECTION TO THE ENGINE, A SEPARATE ATOMIZING CHAMBER DISPOSED AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN SAID CARBURETOR, A FUEL INLET PIPE CONNECTING THE TOP PORTION OF SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER TO A VACUUM PORTION OF SAID CARBURETOR, SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER INCLUDING A NOZZLE AND A CONFRONTING SURFACE FOR DEFLECTING AND ATOMIZING GASOLINE SQUIRTED THEREON BY SAID NOZZLE, A DRAIN LINE LEADING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER, A SOURCE OF GASOLINE LOCATED BELOW SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER AND CONNECTED TO SAID DRAIN-LINE, AND A FUEL PUMP SERIALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID DRAIN LINE AND SAID NOZZLE SO THAT SQUIRTED DROPLETS WHICH ARE NOT ATOMIZED WILL DRAIN FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID CHAMBER THROUGH SAID DRAIN-LINE AND WILL BE RECIRCULATED BACK TO THE NOZZLE UNTIL EFFECTIVELY ATOMIZED, SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER BEING DEVOID OF AN AIR SUPPLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A CARBURETOR SYSTEM FOR A GASOLINE ENGINE DRIVEN CONVEYANCE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A COMPLETE AND INDEPENDENT CARBURETOR FOR CONNECTION TO THE ENGINE, A SEPARATE ATOMIZING CHAMBER DISPOSED AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN SAID CARBURETOR, A FUEL INLET PIPE CONNECTING THE TOP PORTION OF SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER TO A VACUUM PORTION OF SAID CARBURETOR, SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER INCLUDING A NOZZLE AND A CONFRONTING SURFACE FOR DEFLECTING AND ATOMIZING GASOLINE SQUIRTED THEREON BY SAID NOZZLE, A DRAIN LINE LEADING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER, A SOURCE OF GASOLINE LOCATED BELOW SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER AND CONNECTED TO SAID DRAIN-LINE, AND A FUEL PUMP SERIALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID DRAIN LINE AND SAID NOZZLE SO THAT SQUIRTED DROPLETS WHICH ARE NOT ATOMIZED WILL DRAIN FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID CHAMBER THROUGH SAID DRAIN-LINE AND WILL BE RECIRCULATED BACK TO THE NOZZLE UNTIL EFFECTIVELY ATOMIZED, SAID ATOMIZING CHAMBER BEING DEVOID OF AN AIR SUPPLY.
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |