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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2006
Applicant:
Timothy M. Lyons, Batavia, IL (US);
Inventor:
Timothy M. Lyons, Batavia, IL (US);
Assignee:
International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLC, Warrenville, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 23/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method of controlling a variable geometry turbocharger () includes the steps of determining an engine start of operation (), initiating a timer (), and commanding an open position () for the vanes of the variable geometry turbocharger (). The open position () may be maintained for a predetermined time (t'), after which, normal operation may resume ().