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Engine and method for operating an engine

US7415946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2006
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M59/105
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An engine includes a housing having a combustion chamber. The engine may also include a fuel injector for supplying fuel directly or indirectly to the combustion chamber. Additionally, the engine may include an engine-lubricant-supply system operable to discharge engine lubricant onto the fuel injector.

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