Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – With means for varying timing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Denion, Thomas (Department: 3748)
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
With means for varying timing
C123S090120, C123S090460, C123S090410
Reexamination Certificate
active
06854433
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for actuating at least one engine valve in an internal combustion engine to produce an engine valve event is disclosed. The system of the present invention may comprise: means for imparting motion to the at least one engine valve for producing the engine valve event; primary means for transmitting the motion from the motion imparting means to the at least one engine valve; and auxiliary means for transmitting the motion from the motion imparting means to the at least one engine valve. The auxiliary means may actuate the at least one engine valve only when the primary means is shut-off or fails.
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Collier Shannon Scott
Denion Thomas
Eshete Zelatem
Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Inc.
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