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Fuel shut-off valve for internal combustion engines

US4520772A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 1984
Grant dateJun 4, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M37/0047
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automatic fuel shut-off valve for the fuel line of an internal combustion engine which is responsive to crankcase pressure to open and supply fuel to the engine carburetor when the engine is operating. Pressure in the fuel tank cannot open the valve and thus the shut-off valve provides a safety device especially useful in household equipment.

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