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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2010
Applicants:
Gary David Liimatta, Milan, MI (US);
Thomas Edward Smith, Livonia, MI (US);
Frank Acierno Valencia, Canton, MI (US);
Inventors:
Gary David Liimatta, Milan, MI (US);
Thomas Edward Smith, Livonia, MI (US);
Frank Acierno Valencia, Canton, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01M 13/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A system for improving PCV flow of an engine is presented. The system can reduce engine oil consumption when an engine is exposed to lateral or centripetal force. In one example, the system includes a mechanically operated valve that acts to limit PCV flow in a conduit external to an engine.