Patents by Inventor James E. Hollins

James E. Hollins 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).

  • Carburetor automatic choke construction
    Patent number: 4050427
    Abstract: The carburetor has a conventional automatic choke construction heating a bimetallic coil by engine exhaust stove heat to slowly open the choke valve during cold weather starts; supplemental heat is provided by an electrically controlled positive temperature coefficient heater device operable above a predetermined ambient temperature to move the choke valve open faster, to reduce emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1971
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: James E. Hollins