Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Heating of combustible mixture
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-17
2008-08-05
McMahon, M. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Heating of combustible mixture
C123S549000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07406957
ABSTRACT:
A heating device for use in an internal combustion engine having an intake defining a passage is disclosed. The intake includes an opening in communication with the passage. The heating device includes a one-piece housing having a mounting flange portion and a first leg portion positioned substantially parallel to and spaced apart from a second leg portion. The mounting flange is adapted to mount to the intake and cover the opening. The heating element is coupled to the one-piece housing and positioned between the first and second leg portions. The heating element is positioned in a heat transfer relation with the passage to thereby heat air flowing through the passage.
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Betcher Scott A.
Thimmesch Jan P.
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
McMahon M.
Phillips & Temro Industries Inc.
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