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Spring shield for starter drives for internal combustion engines

CA 1289384 C · Owner: Parkhurst, Charles I. · Inventors: Parkhurst, Charles I.

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A small metal shield is disclosed which lengthens the life of the rectangular springs in starter drives for internal combustion engines. The shield has a rectangular face which slightly overlaps the edges of the spring and a projection which seats the shield in the spring between the end of the spring and the cylindrical roller. The projection may be perpendicular to the face or at a slight angle from the perpendicular.

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  • Granted September 24, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 24, 2008.
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FiledMarch 18, 1988
GrantedSeptember 24, 1991
Term endedSeptember 24, 2008
Patent numberCA 1289384 C
Classification (IPC)F02N5/02 +2 more

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1989199119931995199719992001200320052007Application filedMarch 18, 1988Patent grantedSep 24, 1991Term endedSep 24, 2008

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