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Method and apparatus for actuating a direct source exhaust gas capture system

US5542250A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 1994
Grant dateAug 6, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 5, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B15/002
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for actuating a direct source exhaust gas capture system for capturing and exhausting exhaust from a vehicle tailpipe which automatically starts when the ignition system of the vehicle is actuated prior to the engine starting, and which is operable to automatically restart when the vehicle returns to the vehicle storage facility.

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