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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 16, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Gary Everingham, Chatham, CA;
John E. Cook, Chatham, CA;
Paul D. Perry, Chatham, CA;
Murray F. Busato, Chatham, CA;
Assignee:
Siemens Canada Ltd, Mississauga, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02M 3/704 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02M 3/704 ;
Abstract
The purge valve embodies a solenoid that has a linear force vs. current characteristic acting on the armature. Effects of hysteresis are minimized by certain constructional features and the manner of operating the valve by an associated control circuit.