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Fuel mixer apparatus and method

US7426920B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 2007
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M19/0228
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus to deliver a fuel into a chamber is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fuel inlet and a substantially circular fuel distribution canal communicating with the fuel inlet. A biasing element is coupled to the substantially circular fuel distribution canal, with the biasing element having a plurality of slots arranged to non-uniformly dispense the fuel into the chamber. Another embodiment includes a flange positioned in the substantially circular fuel canal, with the flange structured to perturb a fuel passing into the chamber. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

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