Spark control for improved engine operation

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Jun 22, 2010
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A system for controlling spark of an engine is disclosed. In one embodiment, a number of sparks produced by a spark plug is varied. The system may improve engine operation, at least during some conditions.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC	1 AMERICAN RD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126-2701

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Leone, Thomas G	Ypsilanti, US	243	4672
Shelby, Michael	Dearborn Heights, US	9	243

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PATENT NO	7740009
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DATE PUBLISHED	PUBLICATION/PATENT NO.	PUBLICATION TYPE
June 22, 2010	US,7740009,B2 US7740009B2	GRANTED PATENT AS SECOND PUBLICATION
September 20, 2007	US,20070215130,A1 US20070215130A1	FIRST PUBLISHED PATENT APPLICATION

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