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Priming system for an engine carburetor

US6557833B1 · kind B1 · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 20, 2000
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2020

Classification

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

Abstract

A priming system for an engine carburetor. The priming system includes a passageway having a first end in fluid flow communication with a variable volume chamber of a primer bulb and a second end in fluid flow communication with a fuel well. The second end of the passageway opens into the fuel well below a static priming fuel level which is in said fuel well and which at least partially extends into said passageway.

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