Boost air management for improved engine performance

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9279396
APP PUB NO 20130305714A1
SERIAL NO

13474434

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Methods and systems are provided for reducing turbo lag in a boosted engine. A boost reservoir coupled to the engine may be charged with compressed intake air and/or combusted exhaust gas. The pressurized charge may then be discharged during a tip-in to either the intake or the exhaust manifold.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bell, David Plymouth, US 146 3293
Richards, Adam J Canton, US 42 362
Rollinger, John Eric Sterling Heights, US 183 2321
Wade, Robert Andrew Dearborn, US 44 517

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