Patent ID: 6216661
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: F02M,Y10S

Abstract:
A filtered carburetor cover for a carburetor having a nominal diameter, a throat, a centrally disposed air cleaner attachment stud, and at least one externally adjustable component thereon, comprising:a housing having a nominal diameter substantially equal to the nominal diameter of the carburetor, for providing access to the at least one externally adjustable component of the carburetor when said housing is secured to the carburetor throat;said housing including an impervious wall;said wall having a first end including filtered airflow inlet means therein for filtering airflow therethrough;said wall further having a second end opposite said first end, with said second end having an outlet opening for sealing against the carburetor throat and for passing airflow therethrough to the carburetor; andcarburetor attachment means for temporarily and removably securing said housing to the carburetor;wherein said second end of said housing includes a base flange having a width greater than said housing, for supporting said housing and resisting distortion of said housing when said housing is secured tightly to the carburetor.