Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – Electrical system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Argenbright, Tony M. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
Electrical system
C123S481000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07066121
ABSTRACT:
A method to select cylinder and valve operational modes in an internal combustion engine with valves that may be deactivated. A simplified method to select cylinder and valve modes is presented.
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