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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2010
Applicants:
Adam Michael Christian, Garden City, MI (US);
Jeff Chester Lyjak, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Beth Ann Dalrymple, Livonia, MI (US);
Inventors:
Adam Michael Christian, Garden City, MI (US);
Jeff Chester Lyjak, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Beth Ann Dalrymple, Livonia, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 19/00 (2011.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A system for improving engine performance and emissions is presented. The system can lower exhaust pressure and improve engine breathing. In one example, exhaust gases are combined to reduce exhaust pressure during exhaust valve overlap.