Serviceable muffler

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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Martin, Edgardo San (Department: 2837)

Acoustics

Sound-modifying means

Muffler, fluid conducting type

C181S241000, C181S217000, C181S219000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07100736

ABSTRACT:
A serviceable muffler (20) has an end plate (34) releasably clamped (36) to an open end (30) of a muffler body (26) and permitting access to an internal catalytic or filter element (28) for removal and replacement. An apertured flange (44) has an outer border with flared rounded portion (46) complemental to flared rounded portions (40and42) of each of the end plate (34) and the open end (30) of the body (26), and having an inner border defined by an aperture (48) through which the element (28) is removed and replaced. Servicing and manufacturing methods are provided.

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