Internal-combustion engines – Precombustion and main combustion chambers in series – Valveless precombustion chamber
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2006-09-05
Kwon, John T. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Precombustion and main combustion chambers in series
Valveless precombustion chamber
C123S280000, C123S0480AA
Reexamination Certificate
active
07100567
ABSTRACT:
A method of operating an internal combustion engine is provided. The engine includes a main combustion chamber in fluid communication with a prechamber. The method comprises the step of varying the volume within the prechamber during a portion of a compression stroke of the main combustion chamber.
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Bailey Brett
Fiveland Scott
Gong Weidong
Caterpillar Inc.
Hickman Alan J.
Kwon John T.
Woods Michael L.
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