Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Including exhaust gas condition responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-27
2007-03-27
Kwon, John T. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Including exhaust gas condition responsive means
C123S678000, C073S118040
Reexamination Certificate
active
10678197
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for utilizing a humidity sensor with an internal combustion engine of a vehicle is described. Specifically, information from the humidity sensor is used to adjust a desired air-fuel ratio to reduce engine misfire while improving vehicle fuel economy. Further, such information is also used to adjust timing and/or lift of the valve in the engine cylinder. Finally, diagnostic routines are also described.
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Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Kwon John T.
Lippa Allan J.
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