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Method of and apparatus for distinguishing engine idling and working hours

US6735150B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2002
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/04
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A novel technique for distinguishing fuel-operated engine idling and working periods by monitoring the different values of the engine alternating-current alternator frequencies for distinguishing engine idling and working, and, where desired, total engine operating run time.

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