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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2003
Applicants:
James T. Beaucaire, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Steven J. Dickerson, Lake In The Hills, IL (US);
Michael A. Majewski, Joliet, IL (US);
Inventors:
James T. Beaucaire, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Steven J. Dickerson, Lake In The Hills, IL (US);
Michael A. Majewski, Joliet, IL (US);
Assignee:
International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLC, Warrenville, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01M 15/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A fluid pressure near a filter () is measured and compared () to a predetermined value that is based on one or more engine operating parameters. When the measured fluid pressure deviates enough from the predetermined value by an established amount, an indication of the deviation may be provided to notify of a potential problem with the filter (), such as obstruction, restriction, or some form of clogging.