Engine shut-down for engine having adjustable valve timing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7549406
APP PUB NO 20080098980A1
SERIAL NO

11968313

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A method for discontinuing combustion in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine having an intake manifold and an emission control device coupled downstream of thereof, where the cylinder has at least one valve, the method comprising during a shut-down and after a final combustion event in the cylinder, adjusting valve timing of the valve to reduce a flow of gasses from the engine to the emission control device.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Lewis, Donald J Howell, US 158 4282

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