Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Crankcase vapor used with combustible mixture
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-08
2008-01-08
McMahon, Marguerite (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Crankcase vapor used with combustible mixture
C123S574000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10907986
ABSTRACT:
A PCV system includes heated PCV valve for metering a flow of crankcase gases therethrough and a heated inlet manifold fitting for receiving a flow of crankcase gases therethrough. The PCV valve and the heated inlet manifold fitting are in communication with a current source to apply current to heaters associated with each as required.
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Dickinson Wright PLLC
McMahon Marguerite
Miniature Precision Components, Inc.
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