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Hydrocarbon adsorption trap for controlling evaporative emissions from EGR valves

US7278410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2005
Grant dateOct 9, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M26/55
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to the use of an improved hydrocarbon adsorbent coating for the treatment of exhaust emissions from a motor vehicle. More specifically, the hydrocarbon adsorbent of the present invention can be coated to any surface area of an exhaust gas recirculation system to trap hydrocarbon vapors before they can be released to the atmosphere.

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