Noise muffler-exhaust filter for a marine engine
US6244918A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A muffler-filter apparatus comprises a filter housing providing a flexible cylindrical wall enclosed at one end by a screen integrally joined peripherally with a distal end rim of the cylindrical wall, and a strap device for tightening a proximal end rim of the cylindrical wall for enabling the proximal end rim of the cylindrical wall to be fixed onto a propeller hub of an outboard motor so as to position the filter housing for receiving exhausts of the outboard motor's engine. A filter media is tight fitting within the cylindrical wall so as to prevent exhaust gas blowby, and is enabled for capturing oil, dust and water from exhaust gases passing therethrough while reducing exhaust noise.
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