Internal-combustion engines – Combined devices – Generating plants
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Yuen, Henry C. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Combined devices
Generating plants
C123S00100A
Reexamination Certificate
active
06851398
ABSTRACT:
A reformer controller is electrically coupled to both a fuel reformer and an engine control unit. The reformer controller is configured to communicate with the engine control unit to monitor an engine load signal between the engine control unit and an internal combustion engine. The reformer controller operates the fuel reformer in response to the engine load signal. A method of operating a fuel reformer is also disclosed.
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Bauer Shawn D.
Kramer Dennis A.
Taylor III William
Arvin Technologies, Inc.
Barnes & Thornburg
Benton Jason
Yuen Henry C.
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