Muffler and/or exhaust apparatus and method of manufacture
US10358957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N2590/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Mufflers with unique configurations which, in certain (but not all) embodiments, improve engine performance. In other embodiments, improved manufacturing processes and methods for making mufflers. In particularly preferred embodiments, methods for making motorcycle mufflers with swaging techniques. In still other preferred embodiments, swaged motorcycle mufflers with improved exhaust flow. In still other embodiments, aftermarket mufflers which can be assembled to a variety of engine exhaust systems utilizing a universal coupler.
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