Motor vehicles – Power – Electric
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-27
2008-10-14
Ellis, Christopher (Department: 3618)
Motor vehicles
Power
Electric
C180S065230
Reexamination Certificate
active
07434640
ABSTRACT:
A method of operating a hybrid powertrain system is provided for a vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine having an engine output to drive the vehicle and a motor having a motor output to drive the vehicle. The motor is operatively connected to the engine and operable to crank the engine. The method includes the steps of reducing compression in at least one engine cylinder and operating the motor to crank the engine. A hybrid powertrain system for a hybrid vehicle is also provided.
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Dykema Gossett PLLC
Eaton Corporation
Ellis Christopher
Olszewski John R
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