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Power cruise diverter valve

CA 1108996 A · Owner: General Motors Corporation · Inventors: Thornburgh, William F.; Hollis, Thomas J.

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Abstract of the Disclosure: An air control valve for use in the exhaust emission control system of an internal combustion engine as used for example, in a vehicle, the air control valve which is adapted, to perform three functions includes a divert timing switching, diaphragm assembly which provides the standard diverter valve function during engine warmup and also controls port air injection during all mid-power conditions a second diaphragm, valve assembly that is operative to provide for secondary air by-pass during high engine load or power operating conditions and, a third diaphragm valve assembly adapted to provide secondary air by-pass during low engine load or vehicle cruise …

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  • Granted September 15, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 15, 1998.
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FiledNovember 17, 1978
GrantedSeptember 15, 1981
Term endedSeptember 15, 1998
Patent numberCA 1108996 A
Classification (IPC)F01N3/10 +1 more

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1979198119831985198719891991199319951997Application filedNov 17, 1978Patent grantedSep 15, 1981Term endedSep 15, 1998

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