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Muffler with catalytic converter

US5736690A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1997
Grant dateApr 7, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Muffler with catalytic converter (1) composed of a muffler housing (2) and a lid (3) which seals the muffler housing. A catalytic converter element is mounted in the lid and an exhaust pipe (5) leads from this element out of the muffler (1). The exhaust gas pipe (5) is located entirely in the lid, so that the exhaust gases are released via the lid (3).

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