Internal-combustion engines – Lubricators – Crankcase – pressure control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-07
2006-03-07
Kamen, Noah P. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Lubricators
Crankcase, pressure control
C123S1960CP
Reexamination Certificate
active
07007655
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle comprises a vehicle body. A drive system is mounted to the vehicle body. An internal combustion engine is mounted to the vehicle body and coupled with the drive system. The engine comprises a crankshaft mounted in a crankcase. An oil pan is detachably coupled with the crankcase. A regulating wall separates first and second side chambers of the oil pan. First and second oil pumps are housed in the first side chamber and coupled with the crankshaft through a coupling system. A first oil inlet port is between the first oil pump and the first side chamber. A second oil inlet port is between the second oil pump and the second side chamber.
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Benton Jason
Kamen Noah P.
Knobbe Martens & Olson Bear LLP.
Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
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