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Regenerable filter for exhaust gases of an internal-combustion engine

US5207807A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1991
Grant dateMay 4, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/30
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The filter comprises filtering means suited to intercept the residual combustion products, and heating means suited to bring said residues to a combustion temperature; the heating means comprise a plurality of electrically conductive portions of said filtering means, mutually insulated and cyclically and selectively supplied.

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