Title: Engine cooling system thermostat and method of making the same

Abstract: A vehicle-type thermostat having a housing provided with a valve seat that is controlled by a movable valve member which is interconnected to a temperature responsive device which is carried by the housing, the housing having a positioning arrangement thereon for rotationally orienting the housing in a vehicle engine cooling system whereby the structure of the thermostat can be disposed in a desired rotational position within the engine cooling system.

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Inventors: Sliger, Boyd P. (Concord, TN, US)

Application Number: 688751
Filing Date: 1976-05-21
Publication_date: 1978-05-30
Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company (Richmond, VA)
Primary Class(es): 236/34.5 123/41.08, 137/315.01
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US Patent Ref:

2086360	Jul, 1937	Hill	123/41.
3698418	Oct, 1972	Schmitt	137/315.
3973729	Aug, 1976	Sliger	236/34.

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Primary Examiner: Myhre, Charles J.
Assistant Examiner: Yates, Jeffrey L.
Attorney: Candor, Candor & Tassone