Abstract: It is disclosed an electronic device to control an ignition coil of an internal combustion engine, comprising a high-voltage switch, a driving unit, a bias circuit and an integrating circuit. The high-voltage switch is connected in series with a primary winding of a coil. The driving unit is configured to control the closing and opening of the high-voltage switch. The integrating circuit is interposed between the bias circuit and a reference voltage. The integrating circuit comprises an integrating capacitor. The integrating capacitor is configured, in the case wherein a pre-ignition of the comburent-combustible mixture in the combustion chamber during the phase of charging occurs, to pre-charge during the phase of charging energy in the primary winding and it is configured, in the case wherein the pre-ignition of the comburent-combustible mixture does not occur, to maintain the charge state substantially constant during the phase of charging energy.

Abstract: A guide element for a pressure system of an internal combustion engine has a hollow body with a guide element inlet (27), a guide element outlet (28) and a longitudinal axis (26). The guide element (25) is designed so that flow can pass through it along its longitudinal axis (26). To eliminate disruptive oscillations, the guide element (25) is of streamlined form in a flow direction from the guide element inlet (27) to the guide element outlet (28). A pressure system for an intake tract of an internal combustion engine and an internal combustion engine with a supercharging unit also are provided.

Abstract: An intake noise reduction device that can mitigate deformation of a flow-regulating net portion made of an elastic body. The intake noise reduction device 100 is made of an elastic body that is disposed downstream of a throttle valve and includes an annular gasket portion 110 and a flow-regulating net portion 120 provided inside the gasket portion 110 integrally with the gasket portion 110, constituted by a linear portion having a mesh shape. The linear portion having the mesh shape constituting the flow-regulating net portion 120 includes first linear parts 121 that extend radially and second linear parts 122 that extend circumferentially. One of any given two parts of the first linear part 121 on a radially outer side has a width larger than or equal to that of the other part on a radially inner side, and a radially outermost part of the first linear part has a larger width than a radially innermost part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixer device for distributing and evaporating a liquid introduced into a gas flow, in particular into an exhaust-gas flow, wherein the mixer device comprises at least one mixer vane (14a) which influences the flow direction of the gas flow. The mixer vane has a first vane (14a?) portion and a second vane portion (14a?) which are arranged in series in the flow direction of the gas flow, which vane portions are designed so that the first vane portion diverts the gas flow approaching the mixer device such that said gas flow has a first swirl component imparted thereto, and so that the second vane portion subsequently diverts the gas flow such that said gas flow has a second swirl component imparted thereto, wherein the first swirl component and the second swirl component oppose one another.

Abstract: An intake apparatus of an engine provided with a fuel supply device for supplying fuel into an intake passage. A guide body is disposed in the intake passage located downstream from the fuel supply device, and the guide body may have at least one hole. The volume ratio of the guide body relative to the intake passage range and the volume ratio of the total holes relative to the guide body are ranged in the preferable volume percent.

Abstract: An intake apparatus of an engine provided with a fuel supplying device for supplying fuel into an intake passage, includes: a guide body having multiple holes disposed in the intake passage located downstream from the fuel supplying device. The guide body has a stepped portion extending in a direction intersecting with a direction of a flow of intake air.

Abstract: An air induction system for an engine includes an air filter box configured to receive an air filter that separates the air filter box into an atmosphere side and a filtered air side, a clean-air duct coupled downstream from the air filter box and upstream of the engine relative to a direction of air flow during engine operation, a flow-through hydrocarbon trap positioned within the clean-air duct, and a bypass hydrocarbon trap secured within the air filter box on the filtered air side, the hydrocarbon trap having a plurality of generally flat or coiled layers of hydrocarbon adsorbing material sandwiched together and secured one to another. Mechanical fasteners such as grommets may extend through the plurality of layers to secure the layers together. The fasteners may be secured to ribs extending along an upper surface of the air filter box or an interior surface of the clean-air duct.

Abstract: A car engine air-intake unit has a round main body. The main body has airflow guides and airflow guiding plates to guide air flowing into the intake tube to rotate, and blades are provided which protrude out of the main body and extend from the airflow guiding plates to increase the rotating angle and stroke of the guided air flow. The intake unit can be used in cooperation with any of various specific air-intake tubes, and can be assembled and adjusted to support different air intake amounts and any of various air-intake tubes of different bores, and thus offers convenience of use.

Abstract: Through holes formed on an atomization pipe can prevent fuel adhering on inner walls of the through holes from escaping. In addition, when fuel adhering on an inner circumferential surface of the atomization pipe flows toward a downstream side, the fuel enters the through holes. Thus, the fuel can be confined therein. Furthermore, an absorbing member can absorb the fuel that has adhered to a downstream inner wall of the atomization pipe and flows toward the downstream side. Moreover, a periphery of the intake passage hole of a gasket protrudes from the inner wall, so that flow of the fuel that the absorbing member fails to absorb toward the downstream side can be blocked. Accordingly, a rapid increase in the amount of fuel flowing into the engine body can be reliably prevented. Therefore, fluctuation in the number of revolutions of the engine can be sufficiently restrained.

Abstract: This invention relates to the sun location tracking method and apparatus of solar heat or photovoltaic collectors which are composed of a solar heat comparison collector for tracing the sun, a solar heat collector for reverting the collectors to sunrise position, and a turbine driven instrument of differential gear for mechanical driving of the tracking system so the tracking is accomplished by itself, and a heat exchanger and a water tank are provided to improve efficiency. The sun location tracking is performed by kinetic force of the steam turbine which driven by the steam from the solar heat comparison collector that generating steam with the solar energy only, so the most solar heat or photovoltaic energy to be obtained at the collectors while tracking the sun location from sunrise to sunset as driving one or more solar heat or photovoltaic collector(s) with interlocking movement manner.

Abstract: An ultrasonic fuel/power enhancer for producing sound and ultrasound at different wind speeds and conditions is provided. The enhancer is mountable in an air intake of a vehicle with the vehicle having a predetermined number of cylinders and each cylinder having a combustion chamber. The enhancer comprises at least one band and at least one tubular whistle. A whistle connection mechanism is wrapped around the whistle with the whistle connection mechanism having at least one band receiving aperture and the band insertable through one of the band receiving apertures. At least one stabilizing tab is mounted to the whistle connection mechanism wherein the whistle is shaped and designed to produce sonic and ultrasonic sounds thereby atomizing gas droplets being supplied to the combustion chamber of each cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention provides an air intake noise reducing device, an internal combustion engine fitted with the air intake noise reducing device and a structure for fitting the air intake noise reducing device to the internal combustion engine. The air intake noise reducing device comprises a gasket (2) comprising a ring member (2a) held by connecting surfaces of an air intake passage (100) and protrusion holding portions (2b) extending from the ring member (2a) toward a center of the air intake passage (100); and a net member (3) comprising a net (3a) for rectifying intake air and connecting protrusions (3b) extending outward from the net (3). The connecting protrusions (3b) are held in the protruding holding portions (2b) such that the ring member (3) is firmly secured to the gasket (3). The air intake noise reducing device constituted by in the above-mentioned manner can reduce assembly man-hours without deteriorating a sealing property of the air passage.

Abstract: In an intake system for an internal combustion engine wherein a partition plate is provided within an intake pipe in a longitudinal direction so that an inside is divided into a first intake passage, which is an upper side passage of the above described intake pipe, and a second intake passage, which is a lower side passage of the above described intake pipe, and an intake control valve for opening and closing the second intake passage is provided, the partition plate has holes which connect the first intake passage to the second intake passage and allow fuel on a lower surface of the partition plate to be sucked out to the first intake passage. When an intense tumble flow is created in the first intake passage in the intake system, an air flow toward the first intake passage from the second intake passage is created in the holes so that the fuel that adheres to the partition plate can be sucked out.

Abstract: A flame protection gasket has a gasket member with an embedded screen member within its structure. The screen member and gasket member are disposed in a common plane. The screen member is attachable to an air conduit structure in a manner that inhibits its removal after the attachment is completed. In addition, since the gasket member and screen member are part of an integral structure, the screen member must be replaced if the gasket member is replaced following repair or reassembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an induction regulator (201) for an internal combustion engine which comprises one or more features selected from: at least one perforated element (203) for allowing the passage of fuel/air mixture therethrough, at least one open-topped reservoir (205) for retaining excess unvapourised fuel and means (204) for mounting the regulator in the inlet manifold of an engine, the open-topped reservoir (205) comprising a series of perforations (207) therein; at least one perforated element for allowing the passage of fuel/air mixture therethrough, means for mounting the perforated element in the inlet manifold of an engine and the means (510) for heating the perforated element; and a propeller and means for mounting the propeller (703, 803, 903) in the inlet manifold of an engine.

Abstract: An air filter has an inner filtering body within an outer filtering body. The air filter is configured to fit inside a scoop and adjacent to the inlet opening of the scoop. By placing the air filter adjacent to the inlet opening of the scoop, the size of the air filter may be increased as compared to a traditional air filter which fits within the neck area of the scoop. As such, the surface area of the air filter may be increased to provide more air to an air intake system such as a carburetor, fuel injectors, throttle body, or the like, as compared the traditional air filter. The inner filtering body may be recessed inside or protrude from the outer filtering body. The inner filtering body may be coupled to the outer filtering body along the base of the air filter. The inner filtering body increases the surface area of the air filter so that more air may be provided to the air intake system of a vehicle.

Abstract: An ultrasonic fuel/power enhancer for producing sound and ultrasound at different wind speeds and conditions is provided. The enhancer is mountable in an air intake of a vehicle with the vehicle having a predetermined number of cylinders and each cylinder having a combustion chamber. The enhancer comprises at least one band and at least one tubular whistle. A whistle connection mechanism is wrapped around the whistle with the whistle connection mechanism having at least one band receiving aperture and the band insertable through one of the band receiving apertures. At least one stabilizing tab is mounted to the whistle connection mechanism wherein the whistle is shaped and designed to produce sonic and ultrasonic sounds thereby atomizing gas droplets being supplied to the combustion chamber of each cylinder.

Abstract: A path (24) is formed in an intake tube (6), which supplies external air to a reciprocating engine (4). External air flowing from an inlet port to an outlet port of the path (24). A gaseous fuel path (26) is connected to the path (24) at an intermediate location thereof. A gaseous fuel, lighter than air, is supplied through the gaseous fuel path (26) into the path (24). A plurality of nets (8) are disposed in an area of the path (24) between the outlet port and the gaseous fuel path (26). The nets (28) are spaced along the length of the path (24) with the outer peripheral surface of each net (28) being in contact with the inner surface of the path (24).

Abstract: The invention relates to an induction regulator (201) for an internal combustion engine which comprises one or more features selected from: at least one perforated element (203) for allowing the passage of fuel/air mixture therethrough, at least one open-topped reservoir (205) for retaining excess unvapourised fuel and means (204) for mounting the regulator in the inlet manifold of an engine, the open-topped reservoir (205) comprising a series of perforations (207) therein; at least one perforated element for allowing the passage of fuel/air mixture therethrough, means for mounting the perforated element in the inlet manifold of an engine and the means (510) for heating the perforated element; and a propeller and means for mounting the propeller (703,803,903) in the inlet manifold of an engine.

Abstract: In a fuel-air mixture device, downstream of a throttle (4) and a fuel introduction device, a block (51) is provided across the primary air passage (2). The block has a plurality of passageways (54) through it for air flow towards an inlet manifold. These improve mixture of the fuel and air.

Abstract: A fuel-air mixing device for installation preferably between an intake manifold and air intake duct of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine. The device extends downstream into the air intake duct, and has an open inlet end for channeling the air-fuel mixture into the device. A closed downstream end forces the air-fuel mixture to flow into the downstream end of the intake duct via special apertures which are adapted to atomise the fuel and mix the same with air. The arrangement ensures that the air-fuel mixture is urged towards the along the walls of the air intake duct, thereby vaporising the fuel by thermal contact therewith.

Abstract: A combustion-engined tool including two opposite combustion chamber walls (14,18), and an ignition device (52) arranged between the two opposite combustion chamber walls for igniting a fuel gas mixture occupying space between the two walls, and an element located between the ignition device (52) and openings (38) formed in one of the two walls (18) for localized swirling a laminary expanding flame front formed upon ignition of the fuel gas mixture with the ignition device (52).

Abstract: A fuel-air mixing device for installation preferably between an intake manifold and air intake duct of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine. The device extends downstream into the air intake duct, and has an open inlet end for channeling the air-fuel mixture into the device. A closed downstream end forces the air-fuel mixture to flow into the downstream end of the intake duct via special apertures which are adapted to atomise the fuel and mix the same with air. The arrangement ensures that the air-fuel mixture is urged towards the along the walls of the air intake duct, thereby vaporising the fuel by thermal contact therewith.

Abstract: An air filtering device for an engine includes two cone-shaped filtering members which are co-axially mounted with other and two collars are respectively engaged with two ends of the assembly of the two filtering members. Each filtering member has a spirally-shaped corrugated periphery. A manifold is connected between the filtering device and an engine, a tube connected to manifold and communicating with an interior of the manifold. A regulation member is received in the manifold and includes a ring with a plurality of blades engaged in the ring. Each blade is located inclinedly relative to the ring. Air flows in the filtering device from two ends and the periphery of the device and the filtered air flow becomes spiral flow entering the engine.

Abstract: Disclosed is an intake swirl enhancing structure for internal combustion engine mainly including a guide shaft and several guide interfaces radially extending from the guide shaft to split a space into several intake passages. Each of the guide interfaces has a curved outer corner near an outlet end of the intake passages to swirl gas flowing through and out each intake passage, so that the gas enters a cylinder of the engine and forms a turbulent swirl in the cylinder. The intake swirl enhancing structure may be directly set in an intake manifold or an intake port for use without the need of modifying the existing engine design. Enhanced swirls produced by the intake swirl enhancing structure result in faster and steadier burning of mixture in the engine. When the structure is employed in the lean mixture burning, reduced fuel consumption and minimized environmental pollution can be achieved.

Abstract: An apparatus for diagnosing and controlling an ignition system of an internal combustion engine includes an ignition coil controllable by an ignition control circuit, a spark voltage sensor electrically connected to the high tension side of the ignition coil secondary and an ion voltage sensor electrically connected to the low tension side of the ignition coil secondary. A computer processes the spark voltage signal by comparing the signal to a number of predefined spark voltage waveforms in memory. If the spark voltage signal matches any of the spark voltage waveforms in memory that correspond to a predefined ignition system failure mode, a corresponding error code is stored in memory. The computer is further operable to process a voltage peak of the spark voltage, wherein the voltage peak corresponds to the breakdown voltage in the spark gap of a spark plug connected to the secondary coil.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention a vapor engine is provided having a first piston of a given diameter and a second piston having a larger diameter than the first piston. Walls are provided within which the pistons travel so as to define a first piston space and a second piston space. An apparatus are provided for connecting the first and the second piston to a power output. A rotary valve, having passageways therein for communicating with the first piston space and with the second piston space and for receiving vapor under pressure from an input source and for discharging exhaust vapor from the engine, is a part of the combination.

Abstract: An air flow system for an internal combustion engine which includes a cylindrical air cleaner, the cylindrical air cleaner divided into a centrally disposed air swirling zone and a laterally disposed filter zone; and a swirling device disposed in the air swirling zone, the swirling device including a plurality of flexible vane members which extend radially toward the periphery of the swirling device for increasing air flow, at least one elongated slit disposed in each of the plurality of vane members for preventing the generation of negative pressure behind the vane members, and at least one groove disposed on the surface of each of the plurality of vane members for preventing the generation of negative pressure behind the vane members and increasing the force of the swirling air flow, whereby when air is introduced through said filter zone and into the air swirling zone, a strong swirling force is generated which is retained by the reduced resistance created in the air flow through the vane members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting in the reduction of pollutants from liquid-fuel burning (e.g. internal combustion) engines comprises, in a first sense, methods and apparatus for subjecting liquid fuel to multiple stages of vaporization before entering the combustion chambers of internal combustion engines, and, in another sense, method and apparatus for interposing a screening device between a first source of misted fuel (providing first vaporization) and the combustion chamber, thereby accomplishing at least a second vaporization of the fuel prior to combustion.

Abstract: An intake passage structure for an internal combustion engine has a first passage portion where a throttle valve is disposed and a second passage portion, downstream of the fist passage portion, where a mesh member is disposed. A relationship S.sub.1 .ltoreq..alpha.S.sub.2 holds between a cross-sectional area S.sub.1 of the first passage portion and a cross-sectional area S.sub.2 of the second passage portion where .alpha. is an open area rate of the mesh member. A clearance may be provided between a periphery of the mesh member and an inside surface of the intake pipe where the mesh member is disposed.

Abstract: An air diffuser (20) for an air intake system of an internal combustion engine. The air intake system includes a throttle body (22) up stream from an intake manifold (24), with the air diffuser (20) mounted between them. The air diffuser (20) includes vanes (62, 64) extending into its main bore (52) in order to diffuse and redirect the air flowing from the throttle body (22) into the intake manifold (24). The diffusion and redirection of the air reduces the noise emanating from the intake manifold (24) for particular engine operating conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is a flow focusing and mixing device for use with internal combustion engines. The flow focusing and mixing device may be located in the exhaust stream of an internal combustion engine for increased oxidization of the exhaust, increasing the air quality of the exhaust released into the environment.

Abstract: A carburetor fuel atomizer comprising a carburetor having an input end and an output end for feeding gasoline to an internal combustion engine; a manifold having an input end and an output end, the input end of the manifold being in fluid communication with the output end of the carburetor, the manifold adapted to distribute fuel from the carburetor to the appropriate portion of an internal combustion engine; means to releasably couple the carburetor to the manifold with the output ends of the carburetor in fluid communication with the input end of the manifold; and an atomizer for dispersing the fuel leaving the carburetor prior to entering the manifold, the atomizer including a first gasket with an aperture therethrough coupled to the carburetor, a second gasket coupled to the input of the manifold, a screen fabricated of stainless steel positioned between the gaskets whereby fluid from the carburetor moving toward the manifold will be atomized prior to being fed to an internal combustion engine to increase

Abstract: A fuel saving device is provided that is adapted to be connected between the outlet of a carburetor and the inlet of an engine manifold in which the carburetor's throttle is modified to emit a constant amount of fuel and air. The device comprises a hollow housing having a first end adapted to engage the outlet of the carburetor and a second end adapted to engage the inlet of the engine manifold, from six to twelve screens positioned in the housing and a throttle positioned in the housing between the screens and the second end. In a preferred embodiment, the screens are positioned at three different locations within the device. At each location, the pair of screens are superposed one on another. The distance between each location should be one inch or less. Each screen has about 244 perforations per square inch, and each perforation is square in shape.

Abstract: An induction regulator for an internal combustion engine comprises at least one perforated element for allowing passage of fuel/air mixture therethrough, at least one open top reservoir for retaining excess unvaporized fuel and a closed loop supporting strip which is coupled to the perforated element. The closed loop is mounted between opposed flanges of the engine manifold which is downstream of the engine's carburetor. The regulator improves the atomization of the fuel as it is processed through the manifold and carburetor, thereby leading to improved fuel consumption and reduced exhaust pollution. The continuous closed loop supporting strip provides for secure attachment of the regulator to the manifold, as well as allows for easier adjustment of the regulator with respect to the manifold.

Abstract: An induction system for an internal combustion engine includes a turbulence-inducing structure, 18, extending across the flow path of a primary runner, 10. The turbulence-inducing structure, 18, is used in combination with a dual or single port intake design.

Abstract: An air flow system for an internal combustion engine comprising an air cleaner and a swirling device disposed therein and having a plurality of vanes with at least one elongated slit for causing the air to swirl thereby improving the properties of the air fuel mixture and improving the performance of the engine.

Abstract: A multi-layered screen with layers closely spaced positioned for use in carburetor equipped internal combustion motors in the manifold openings beneath the carburetor in the path of intake air flow with, under a one-barrel carburetor one multi-layered screen being used, with a two-barrel carburetor one or two multi-layered screen units are used depending on whether one barrel is a kick in barrel for acceleration, and in a four-barrel carburetor two are used for the normal run barrels with none in the two kick in barrels that come into use for heavy acceleration.

Abstract: A fuel saving device comprising a chamber formed within a housing adapted to be mounted between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, the chamber having an inlet end opening which registers with the discharge passage of the carburetor and receives a fuel-air mixture formed in the carburetor, and an outlet end opening which connects to the intake manifold. Micro-porous filter plates are mounted in the chamber transversely to the path of flow of the fuel-air mixture, are spaced from each other in the direction of flow, and a bypass passage is associated with some of the filter plates. Increased vaporization of the fuel results from the flow of the fuel-air mixture around and through the filter plates with the result that the fuel quantity can be reduced, fuel economy improved, and exhaust emissions decreased.

Abstract: A device for increasing the homogenity of the air-fuel stream between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. A first cylindrical member is connected between the carburetor and intake manifold, said first cylindrical member having within it multiple sets of vanes for mixing the gaseous stream flowing within. Means for controlled heating of the gaseous stream moving through the first cylindrical member is provided. Means for driving the gaseous stream through the first cylindrical member is also provided.

Abstract: A carburetor for an internal combustion engine has a long multi-stage mixing path for the air and fuel to completely mix, the path being formed by three mixing chambers arranged vertically in tandem. Each chamber has a spirally extending pathway. The air and liquid fuel is sprayed into an outer portion of the top chamber and flows toward the central portion to enter the next adjacent chamber at the center, and continues to flow in the pathway in the second chamber spirally outwardly to enter the pathway in the third chamber at an outer portion from which it flows toward the center of the third chamber out the carburetor into the intake manifold of the engine. The first chamber has a cyclonic funnel in the central portion thereof so that the less volatile heavy unvaporized liquid fuel particles flowing in the first chamber are collected in a reservoir disposed at the bottom of the funnel.

Abstract: An air-fuel mixture intake pipe for an internal combustion engine, wherein a plurality of projection rows each composed of a plurality of projections spaced from each other on an inner wall of the intake pipe and arranged in a circumferential direction are spaced from each other rows in a longitudinal direction of the intake pipe, and a space of each adjacent projections is defined by a longitudinal groove.

Abstract: A tubular body projects through the normal inlet opening in the inlet manifold of a conventional internal combustion engine. The quantity of fuel mixture flowing through the bore in the body is controlled by a throttle valve which is reciprocally movable relative the discharge end of the body which resides within the manifold. Biasing means normally retracts the valve to an engine idle position. The valve is extended in response to engine demand. Droplets of liquid within the fuel mixture are atomized in response to an annular deflector which directs the mixture from the sidewall of the bore to be impinged upon the planar surface of the valve. A stationary screen encompassing the valve further atomizes the mixture. Baffels are provided to direct the fuel charge toward the combustion chambers.

Abstract: An assembly being interposed between a carburetor and an intake manifold comprises three spacer plates and at least two screens for vaporizing the highest concentration of fuel and for passing unobstructed the highest concentration of air traveling therethrough. The top and bottom screens are separate and parallel and extend traversely across and are substantially perpendicular to the primary passageway formed by the aligned centrally located primary passageway openings in each spacer plate. The top screen covers approximately one-half the cross-sectional area of the primary passageway opening. The bottom screen covers approximately one-third the cross-sectional area of the primary passageway opening, and both screens are situated and positioned directly below the back side of the carburetor's throttle valve.

Abstract: An open cellular pump filter element which is utilized in an oil filter interposed between a sump and an oil pump for an automatic transmission wherein the cellular element breaks up large congregated air bubbles that normally form on a filter screen type mesh and are subsequently released into the suction fluid passage of the pump. An open cellular block of a foam-like material is placed in the filter body after the filter screen.

Abstract: A plate having a plurality of apertures through which a fuel-air mixture travels is positioned between a fuel injector, such as a carburetor, and an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. The apertures taper outwardly toward the intake manifold from a restricted orifice area adjacent the fuel injector. The taper of the apertures allows the fuel-air mixture to expand and provides better atomization of the fuel. The size and shape of the apertures is such as to cause ultrasonic sound and reverberation which is a phenomena that helps break up the droplets of fuel into minute droplets. The preferred embodiment includes a ratio of the restricted aperture area in the plate to the total displacement of the engine from 0.006 to 0.012, with the optimum ratio being approximately 0.007. The inside surface of the tapered apertures includes longitudinal flutes extending from the upper to the lower surface of the plate.

Abstract: A vaporizer unit has an enclosing casing including a plurality of tubes therein, defining a fuel passage therethrough, including the tubes. The tubes have coiled wire screen therein. An auxiliary carburetor is positioned at the inlet end of the fuel passage, and an outlet passage leads to the main carburetor of the automobile. The casing also defines an exhaust passage therethrough, transversely of the fuel passage, providing heat transfer between the exhaust gases and the tubes. The temperature of the resulting vaporized fuel is sensed for varying the flow of the exhaust gases and thereby controlling the temperature of the vaporized fuel, which is maintained at 250.degree. F. to 260.degree. F. An electric crystal is used for breaking down the heavy ends of the fuel. The rate of flow of air to the main carburetor is varied for correspondingly varying the rate of intake of vaporized fuel from the vaporizer unit.

Abstract: An air/fuel homogenizing device for use downstream of a carburetor and upstream of the intake to an internal combustion engine to more effectively homogenize and/or otherwise improve the entrainment of the fuel in the air stream from the carburetor comprises, a swirl chamber into which the air/fuel mix enters tangentially of the swirl to be created therein and from which it exits axially of the swirl created therein the boundary or at least a portion thereof against which the swirling fuel/air mix impinges or passes being heated to a temperature, above ambient temperature or at least the temperature of the fuel/air mix to assist in vaporization by the use of a fluid jacket which receives either exhaust gases or coolant from the engine and a fuel particle size reducing member disposed about the substantially axial exit opening from the swirl chamber through which reducing means the air/fuel mix passes to exit the chamber.

Abstract: An electrically heated screen arrangement operated from a vehicle battery and automatically controlled to heat the fuel mixture. The fuel mixture provided by the carburetor of the vehicle is drawn through the present system which comprises an outlet conduit from the carburetor delivering fuel mixture through a housing which is closed by a special screen that is electrically heated to the proper temperature and then through a passageway and a cooling device comprising a screen in relationship together with a ceramic filter in a housing. The temperature of the screen is sensed and monitored. Several screens and coolers may be mounted in series.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for atomizing and dispersing fuel in a fuel/air mixture of the propeller type for an internal combustion engine. The housing of the device comprises two concentric barrels, each having a symmetrical bearing support. The barrels are press fit together to assure bearing alignment for the propeller. A downstream screen protects the engine from debris and further atomizes the fuel without substantially restricting fuel/air flow.