Internal-combustion engines – Engine speed regulator – Specific throttle valve structure
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-26
2007-06-26
Wolfe, Jr., Willis R. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Engine speed regulator
Specific throttle valve structure
C251S305000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11180222
ABSTRACT:
A valve body or a throttle valve is disclosed that is capable of changing the amount of intake air into an engine according to a gradient angle of a valve body rotatably supported in an intake air passage. The valve body includes at least one first end surface and at least one second end surface formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof. Air eddies occurring from air flow contact with the first and second end surfaces are shifted to each other.
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European Search Report No. 05254424.4 dated Oct. 25, 2005.
Nissan Motor Co,. Ltd.
Rader & Fishman & Grauer, PLLC
Wolfe, Jr. Willis R.
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