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Apparatus for introducing a reducing agent into the exhaust of an internal combustion engine

US7594393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2004
Grant dateSep 29, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2025

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

Abstract

An apparatus for introducing a reducing agent into the exhaust of an internal combustion engine, having a reservoir, a delivery unit, and a flow path for the reducing agent. The apparatus also has a ventilation device for ventilating the flow path and is situated at a geodetic high point of the flow path and even in the closed state, permits a return of a minimal fluid quantity to the reservoir.

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