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Multi-fuel engine conversion system and method

US7019626B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 3, 2005
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatus' of converting an engine into a multi-fuel engine are provided. One embodiment reduces particulate emissions and reduces the amount of combusted gasoline or diesel fuel by replacing some of the fuel with a second fuel, such as natural gas, propane, or hydrogen. One feature of the present invention includes a control unit for metering the second fuel. Another feature of the present invention includes an indicator that indicates how much second fuel is being combusted relative to the diesel or gasoline. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

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