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Catalytic converter and catalyst element therefor

US7157060B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2002
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2025

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

Abstract

An industrial catalytic converter and a removable catalyst element therefor wherein a solid extension is secured on the catalyst element such that, when the catalyst element is positioned in the converter housing, the solid extension will project into the element insertion channel of the housing in a manner effective to at least partially block the flow of exhaust gas around the catalyst element.

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