Patent · US Expired

Cowl mounted pulse control start valve

US4394852A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 1981
Grant dateJul 26, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/08
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for priming a carburetor for an internal combustion engine which includes a pulse pressure conduit leading from an engine crankcase to a significant portion of a carburetor and a cowl located manually operated valve for opening this conduit during cold starting of an engine. The valve is arranged to have at least three positive positions including "closed" and a plurality of regulated open positions.

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