Exhaust system clamp assembly and associated method

US6557908B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Arvin Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Robert W. Houtschilt · Livonia, US
• Stephen Allen · Wixom, US
• Kenneth Cook · San Diego, US
• Andrew Herold · Bloomington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 25, 2001
• Grant date: May 6, 2003
• Expiry date: Jul 25, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16L21/08
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An exhaust apparatus includes a first pipe, a second pipe which includes a block, and a clamp positioned around a portion of a periphery of both the first pipe and the second pipe. The clamp is secured to the block.