Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication – With indicator or control of power plant
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Wolfe, Jr., Willis R. (Department: 3747)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
With indicator or control of power plant
C701S113000, C123S090110, C123S090150, C123S315000, C123S432000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07079935
ABSTRACT:
A system and method to control engine valve timing of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled to improve engine fuel economy. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to provide air-fuel charge motion and increase combustion stability.
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Lewis Donald J.
Michelini John O.
Song Gang
Trask Nate
Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
Lippa Allan J.
Wolfe, Jr. Willis R.
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