Acoustics – Sound-modifying means – Muffler – fluid conducting type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Donovan, Lincoln (Department: 2837)
Acoustics
Sound-modifying means
Muffler, fluid conducting type
C181S241000, C181S252000, C181S256000, C181S217000, C181S222000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10860170
ABSTRACT:
The exhaust created from the operation of pneumatic tools can create a considerable amount of noise. The present disclosure includes a detachable muffler apparatus used to reduce the sound during the operation of a pneumatic tool. The muffler apparatus includes a flexible outer housing that defines a muffler passage extending between a muffler inlet and a muffler outlet. The flexible outer housing includes an attachment end that defines the muffler inlet and a distal end that defines the muffler outlet. The attachment end can be removably attached to a pneumatic tool body by a fastener. Tool exhaust is forced through and around folds within at least one sheet of permeable material positioned within the muffler passage.
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Chapman Charles Steven
Sellers, II Orlando
Caterpillar Inc.
Donovan Lincoln
Liell & McNeil
Phillips Forrest
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