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Muffler system for noise abatement and ice control

US8215449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2009
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0324
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a discharge of an exhaust gas from a pneumatic device includes directing the exhaust gas from an exhaust port of the pneumatic device into proximity with a heated portion of the pneumatic device, expanding the exhaust gas in proximity with the heated portion of the pneumatic device to heat the exhaust gas, and discharging the exhaust gas to atmosphere.

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