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Pure oxygen supply to an internal combustion engine

  • US 3,961,609 A
  • Filed: 07/12/1973
  • Issued: 06/08/1976
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/1973
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for decreasing hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen emanating from an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine by supplying substantially pure oxygen to said engine, the improvement comprising the steps of:

  • storing a chemical source of oxygen which is at least one compound selected from the group consisting essentially of potassium perruthenate, potassium persulfate, calcium peroxide and potassium pyrophosphate in a chamber;

    heating said at least one compound to a temperature within the range of about 100°

    to 360°

    farenheit so as to release oxygen therefrom; and

    passing the released oxygen to an intake of said engine.

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