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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2012
Applicants:
John David Russell, Portland, OR (US);
Allan J. Kotwicki, Williamsburg, MI (US);
Brian D. Rutkowski, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Inventors:
John David Russell, Portland, OR (US);
Allan J. Kotwicki, Williamsburg, MI (US);
Brian D. Rutkowski, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 13/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method is provided for controlling an engine via an outlet control device of an intake manifold, such as via variable valve lift operation. The engine may further include an inlet control device, such as an electronic throttle, as well as coordination between the inlet and outlet control devices for controlling airflow in the engine.