Internal-combustion engines – Starting device
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-06
2005-09-06
Yuen, Henry C. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Starting device
C123S179300
Reexamination Certificate
active
06938598
ABSTRACT:
A system and method to control engine valve timing to during the start of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled in a manner to reduce engine vibration and hydrocarbon emissions during the start of an internal combustion engine. The method controls valves without an explicit four-stroke engine cycle during a start.
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Lewis Donald J.
Russell John D.
Trask Nate
Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
Castro Arnold
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Lippa Allan J.
Yuen Henry C.
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