Induction system including a passive-adsorption hydrocarbon trap

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9121373
APP PUB NO 20130228145A1
SERIAL NO

13456615

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An induction system in an engine is provided. The air induction system includes an induction conduit including an air flow passage in fluidic communication at least one combustion chamber in the engine and a passive-adsorption hydrocarbon trap positioned within the induction conduit, a portion of the passive-adsorption hydrocarbon trap defining a boundary of the air flow passage, the passive-adsorption hydrocarbon trap including a breathable layer coupled to a substrate layer coupled to the induction conduit, a hydrocarbon adsorption layer interposing the breathable layer and the substrate layer.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC800 FAIRLANE PLAZA SOUTH 330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE DEARBORN MI 48128

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bellis, Andrew George Plymouth, US 9 103
Heim, Michael G Brownstown, US 11 120
Khami, Roger Troy, US 42 404
Moyer, David S Sterling Heights, US 16 146

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