Electrically actuated valve deactivation in response to vehicle electrical system conditions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7743747
APP PUB NO 20070208471A1
SERIAL NO

11750146

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A method for controlling at least valve to operate in at least a cylinder of an internal combustion engine coupled to a manifold, the method comprising of deactivating said valve in response to an operating condition of a vehicle electrical system, wherein during at least a first condition of the vehicle electrical system said valve is deactivated in a first position that allows at least some airflow between the cylinder and the manifold.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1 AMERICAN RD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126-2701

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Lewis, Donald J Howell, US 158 4282
Michelini, John O Sterling Heights, US 35 1309

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