Internal-combustion engines – Starting device – Condition responsive control of starting device
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Starting device
Condition responsive control of starting device
C123S179190
Reexamination Certificate
active
11191138
ABSTRACT:
An auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system is configured to assist a main engine start of a machine. The auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system may include an auxiliary power unit and a controller. The controller may monitor a parameter of the machine, automatically start the auxiliary power unit if the parameter is outside a first predetermined range, and bring the parameter within a second predetermined range using the auxiliary power unit.
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About Us . . . Newsroom, Thermo King Announces TriPac Auxiliary Power Unit, http://www.thermoking/com.aboutus
ewsroom/pressDisplay.asp?id=329, Apr. 14, 2005, p. 1
Bernardi John J.
Borgeson Jon B.
Marchand David G.
Orr David C.
Castro Arnold
Caterpillar Inc.
Cronin Stephen K.
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner
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