Internal-combustion engines – Frame construction – Horizontal cylinder
Reexamination Certificate
2010-05-18
2011-10-04
Kamen, Noah (Department: 3783)
Internal-combustion engines
Frame construction
Horizontal cylinder
C123S19800E, C248S220210, C248S220220
Reexamination Certificate
active
08028671
ABSTRACT:
A serpentine belt system for use in connection with an engine block for an automotive engine is disclosed. A spacer, which is preferably a pair of brackets, is provided for mounting on the face of the engine block. A bridge bracket is secured to the spacer brackets, and other elements of the automotive system, such as the air conditioner compressor and alternator, may be secured to the bridge bracket. The system may further include a tensioner having a tensioner housing mounted on and supported by the air conditioner compressor, and a tensioner pulley is mounted to the tensioner housing for adjusting the serpentine belt system.
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Billet Specialties, Inc.
Kamen Noah
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
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