Engine system having a backflow valve and method for operation thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9140153
APP PUB NO 20140360454A1
SERIAL NO

13910805

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An engine system is described. The engine system includes an oil drain passage in fluidic communication with an oil separator. The engine system further includes a backflow valve positioned at an outlet of the oil drain line, the backflow valve having a first configuration where the valve provides a predetermined amount of oil backflow into the oil drain passage and a second configuration where the valve inhibits oil backflow into the oil drain passage.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1 AMERICAN ROAD FL 4 DEARBORN MI 48126-2701

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Valencia, Frank Acierno Canton, US 18 84

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