Internal-combustion engines – Starting device – With fuel or intake air control
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-27
2007-03-27
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Starting device
With fuel or intake air control
Reexamination Certificate
active
10805645
ABSTRACT:
A system and method to control engine valve timing to during the start of an internal combustion engine. Valves that may be deactivated are controlled in a manner to reduce hydrocarbon emissions during the start of an internal combustion engine.
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Lewis Donald J.
Megli Thomas W.
Russell John D.
Trask Nate
Allerman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
Castro Arnold
Cronin Stephen K.
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Lippa Allan J.
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