Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Auxiliary control of carburetor fuel metering
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Kwon, John T. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Auxiliary control of carburetor fuel metering
C123S438000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07021289
ABSTRACT:
A system and method to control engine valve timing to improve the start of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled in a manner to reduce hydrocarbon emissions during the start of an internal combustion engine.
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Lewis Donald J.
Russell John D.
Winstead Vince
Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
Ford Global Technology LLC
Kwon John T.
Lippa Allan J.
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