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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 1978
Filed:
Mar. 18, 1977
James Lathrop, Wayne City, IL (US);
Other;
Abstract
The spark ignition distributor cap assembly includes a distributor cap and a base with coupling means for removably securing the cap to the base during use of the ignition cap assembly. Sealing means is operatively associated with the cap and the base to provide a barrier therebetween so as to prevent liquid such as road water splash, or the like, from entering the interior of the cap and stalling the motor vehicle. Detecting means is operatively associated with the cap for indicating by visual means the moisture condition of the air within the cap. The detecting means comprises a chemical compound that changes its color when hydrated or percipitated, and housing means is mounted on the cap for receiving the detecting means therein.