Internal-combustion engines – Convertible cycle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2006-04-25
Kamen, Noah P. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Convertible cycle
C123S090110, C123S19800E
Reexamination Certificate
active
07032545
ABSTRACT:
A method to control valves that may be deactivated during multi-stroke cylinder operation. Valves are controlled to improve drivability and reduce valve degradation.
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Lewis Donald J.
Michelini John O.
Russell John D.
Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Kamen Noah P.
Lippa Allan J.
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