Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Having fuel vapor recovery and storage system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-20
2005-12-20
Miller, Carl S. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Having fuel vapor recovery and storage system
C123S516000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06976477
ABSTRACT:
An invention for controlling hydrocarbon emissions diffusing from a throttle body through an air path of an air induction system after engine shut-off. The invention includes a pourous membrane loaded with carbon positioned in fluid communication with the emissions for adsorbing the emissions.
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Bugli Neville J.
Gimby David R.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Miller Carl S.
Visteon Global Technologies Inc.
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