US Patent Issued to Cummins on March 11 for "Systems and methods for re-starting engine during coasting event" (Indiana Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,246,717, issued on March 11, was assigned to Cummins Inc. (Columbus, Ind.).

"Systems and methods for re-starting engine during coasting event" was invented by David Michael Elkins (Columbus, Ind.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A system, method, and apparatus includes management of engine off coasting during operation of a vehicle. The engine speed is increased and/or fueling of the engine is re-initiated before the engine and driveline are finally engaged when the engine off coasting mode of operation is terminated."

The patent was filed on Aug. 9, 2022, under Application No. 17/818,401.

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