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Controlling spark for an engine with controllable valves

US7156082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateMay 19, 2006
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method to control spark in a cylinder of a multi-cylinder engine. Spark can be controlled in a cylinder while reducing the possibility of producing a spark at a spark plug coupled to an ignition coil.

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