Muffler system for noise abatement and ice control
US8215449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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