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Vapor introduction system for internal combustion engine

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5501978

An apparatus is described which is useable with an internal combustion engine having a fuel intake means, means enclosing the valves, and hose means connecting the means enclosing the valves and fuel intake means whereby air and engine gases are drawn from the means enclosing the valves to the fuel intake means, windshield washer means having a tank for storing windshield washing liquid, the tank having a fill opening, and cap means mounted on the fill opening to close the opening comprising: a tubular member having a first section extended through a hole in the cap means, means mounting the first section on the cap means, an elongated tube mounted on the tubular member extended through the first section, the tube having a length to extend adjacent the bottom of the tank, T-connector means adapted to be interposed in the hose means, tubular means connecting the tubular member with the T-connector means to carry air and vapors from the first member to the T-connector means, and valve means mounted on the T-connector means for controlling the flow of air and vapors through the T-connector means, the valve means being adjustably mounted on the T-connector whereby the flow of air and vapors can be regulated.

Assignee:
NOV; NOV-85-014204; EDB-86-127902
Patent Number(s):
US 4589376
OSTI ID:
5501978
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English