Patents Examined by Hai J Huynh
  • Patent number: 7684924
    Abstract: A control module comprises a thermal detection module and a protection module. The thermal detection module receives temperature data of a particulate matter filter and determines a temperature based on the temperature data. The protection module selectively reduces output of an engine when the temperature is greater than a temperature threshold. A method comprises receiving temperature data of a particulate matter filter and selectively reducing output of an engine when a temperature based on the temperature data is greater than a temperature threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventors: Rebecca J Darr, Steve L Melby