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Catalytic converter system for diesel engines

US7412824B1 · kind B1 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateDec 19, 2005
Grant dateAug 19, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N2450/30
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved exhaust system for a diesel engine and an improved overhead exhaust manifold segment therefore wherein the improvement comprises a plurality of catalytic converter elements removably positionable in the overhead exhaust manifold over the outlet ends of a series of exhaust port legs extending upwardly to the bottom of the overhead exhaust manifold from the cylinder exhaust ports.

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