259 F. 989 | D.D.C. | 1919
This interference involves an invention relating to an electric lighting and engine starting system described in the single count of the issue as follows:
“The combination of an engine, an electric machine connected thereto, a secondary battery, an automatic switch for controlling the charge of the battery by the electric machine, and a switch for cutting out the automatic switch and connecting the battery to the electric machine, whereby the same may be operated as a motor for starting the engine.”
Bonine filed his application July 7, 1911, on which a patent was granted April 16, 1912. Bliss filed his application June 25, 1910.
The decision of the Commissioner of Patents is affirmed, and the clerk is directed to certify these proceedings as by law required.
Affirmed.