Patents by Inventor S. Smith Sommerville

S. Smith Sommerville has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4015570
    Abstract: The present invention replaces the conventional fuel pump and carburetor and is designed to mechanically change liquid gasoline to a vapor state and allow/direct vapor into engine intake air stream, wherein the vaporized fuel mixes with the air to form an air-fuel mixture. The apparatus is provided with a series of electric controlled solenoids that control nozzles that spray pressurized fuel from a fuel supply pump. This spray is allowed/directed into aforesaid intake air stream of associated engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Inventor: S. Smith Sommerville