Thermal choke, autostart generator system, and method of use thereof

Abstract

A thermal choke, includes (1) a body, comprising a heat conductive material, (2) an electric heater, on or in the body, (3) a temperature sensor, on or in the body, and (4) a fin, in a channel surrounded by the body. The thermal choke is configured to fit between a throttle assembly and a cylinder of a spark ignition engine.

1 - 41 . (canceled) 
     
     
         42 . A portable flexible fuel generator, having an engine, comprising:
 (A) a throttle assembly,   (B) a cylinder, fluidly connected to the throttle assembly,   (C) a spark plug, in the cylinder,   (D) electrically-operated means for heating fuel exiting the throttle assembly and entering the cylinder,   (E) a primary fuel tank, fluidly connected to the cylinder,   (F) an air intake path, fluidly connecting atmosphere to the cylinder, and   (G) a coolant path, which provides a flow path for coolant to cool the cylinder.   
     
     
         43 . The generator of  claim 42 , further comprising (H) a thermal controller, along the coolant path. 
     
     
         44 . The generator of  claim 42 , wherein the throttle assembly comprises a carburetor.