US3345045A
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Primer for internal combustion engines
Assignee: CLINTON ENGINES CORP
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Filing: 1964-08-21
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1984-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd H Tuggle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:14
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M1/00; F02M1/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A CARBURETOR FOR SUPPLYING THE ENGINE WITH A RICH FUEL-AIR MIXTURE DURING PRIMING AND WITH A LEANER MIXTURE NORMAL OPERATION, THE CARBURETOR BEING OF THE TYPE PROVIDED WITH A FLOAT BOWL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A BODY OF LIQUID FUEL AND A BODY OF AIR NORMALLY UNDER ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE ABOVE THE FUEL LEVEL, THE CARBURETOR HAVING A BODY WITH A FUELAIR MIXTURE PASSAGE AND A FUEL NOZZLE FOR CONDUCTING FUEL FROM THE FLOAT BOWL TO THE MIXTURE PASSAGE THEREIN; A PRIMER FOR AIDING IN STARTING THE ENGINE COMPRISING A MANUALLY OPERABLE BELLOWS HAVING A VENT OPENING THEREIN, SAID FLOAT BOWL HAVING AN AIR INLET ABOVE THE FUEL LEVEL AND A TUBE RUNNING BETWEEN SAID AIR INLET AND THE INTERIOR OF SAID BELLOWS AND ESTABLISHING FREE AIR FLOW COMMUNICATION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A CARBURETOR FOR SUPPLYING THE ENGINE WITH A RICH FUEL-AIR MIXTURE DURING PRIMING AND WITH A LEANER MIXTURE NORMAL OPERATION, THE CARBURETOR BEING OF THE TYPE PROVIDED WITH A FLOAT BOWL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A BODY OF LIQUID FUEL AND A BODY OF AIR NORMALLY UNDER ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE ABOVE THE FUEL LEVEL, THE CARBURETOR HAVING A BODY WITH A FUELAIR MIXTURE PASSAGE AND A FUEL NOZZLE FOR CONDUCTING FUEL FROM THE FLOAT BOWL TO THE MIXTURE PASSAGE THEREIN; A PRIMER FOR AIDING IN STARTING THE ENGINE COMPRISING A MANUALLY OPERABLE BELLOWS HAVING A VENT OPENING THEREIN, SAID FLOAT BOWL HAVING AN AIR INLET ABOVE THE FUEL LEVEL AND A TUBE RUNNING BETWEEN SAID AIR INLET AND THE INTERIOR OF SAID BELLOWS AND ESTABLISHING FREE AIR FLOW COMMUNICATION
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |