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Flexible connector assembly

US6415603B1 · kind B1 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 2001
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N3/2882
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A connector assembly for connecting a catalytic converter assembly to a muffler and tailpipe assembly includes first and second flexible portions, and a middle portion disposed between the flexible portions. The middle portion includes a catalyst element for modifying exhaust gases passing from the catalyst assembly to the muffler and tailpipe assembly.

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