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723,540
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Mar. 24, 1903
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Igniter Operating Mechanism for Explosive Engines
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Theodore C. Menges |
Waterloo, Blackhawk County, IA |
Abstract:
The invention relates to operating mechanism for the electric igniters of explosive-engines, and seeks to provide a simple and effective construction which will be quiet and reliable in its operation.
Claim:
In an explosive-engine, the combination with a shifting electrode of a finger connected thereto, an igniter-operating lever for tripping said finger mounted intermediate its ends upon a fixed pivot, a longitudinal elongated slot in the outer end of said lever and an actuating-pin engaging said slot. |