Tuned induction manifold runners

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an induction system having a first embodiment of tuned induction manifold runners according to the principles of the present invention, and illustrating a manifold and fuel injection system shown in phantom.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runners shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runners shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runners shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runners shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the tuned induction manifold runners shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the tuned induction manifold runners shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment showing a tuned induction manifold runner according to the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of a third embodiment showing a tuned induction manifold runner according to the principles of the prevent invention.

FIG. 16 is a front elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 15.

FIG. 17 is a rear elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 15.

FIG. 18 is a left side elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 15.

FIG. 19 is a right side elevational view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 15.

FIG. 20 is a top plan view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 15; and,

FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view of the tuned induction manifold runner shown in FIG. 15.

The present application is directed to the design illustrated in the drawings. The environmental features shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tuned induction manifold runners, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Lundgreen; James Michael (Viroqua, WI), Bailey; Jeffery John (Richland Center, WI), Hanold; Brian C. (Richland Center, WI), Oium; Nathan Lawrence (La Farge, WI), Perkins; Brian W. (Richland Center, WI), Perkins; Jason Harold (Richland Center, WI), Sjovall; Scott A. (Westby, WI), Wangen; Eric Orvis (Viroqua, WI), Ziegahn; Geoffery D. (Richland Center, WI)
Assignee:	S&S Cycle, Inc. (Viola, WI)
Family ID:	22554051
Appl. No.:	D/155,082
Filed:	January 31, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/5
Current CPC Class:	F02B61/02 20130101; F02B75/22 20130101; F02M35/10078 20130101; F02M35/10216 20130101; F02M35/116 20130101; F02M35/162 20130101; F02B2075/1808 20130101; F02D9/10 20130101
Current International Class:	F02B61/00 20060101; F02B75/22 20060101; F02B75/00 20060101; F02M35/116 20060101; F02B61/02 20060101; F02M35/00 20060101; F02M35/16 20060101; F02M35/104 20060101; F02M35/10 20060101; F02B75/18 20060101; F02D9/10 20060101; F02D9/08 20060101; 1501
Field of Search:	;D15/1-5 ;123/198E,184.34,184.42,184.56 ;181/227,228

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Exhibit A Carb Accessories, Rivera Engineering 2002 Product Catalog, www.riveraengineering.com, pp. 168171 (date unknown). . Exhibit B Carb Kit, Rivera Engineering 2002 Product Catalog, www.riveraengineering.com, pp. 185-187, (date unknown)..

Primary Examiner: Brown; Melody M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Merchant & Gould P.C.