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Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter shell tube

US7241426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2000
Grant dateJul 10, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2022

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

Abstract

A catalytic converter comprises an exhaust manifold comprising a manifold wall; a catalytic converter shell, wherein a portion of the catalytic converter shell is disposed within the manifold wall; and a catalyst substrate disposed in the catalytic converter shell.

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