Acoustics – Sound-modifying means – Muffler – fluid conducting type
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Phillips, Forrest M (Department: 2832)
Acoustics
Sound-modifying means
Muffler, fluid conducting type
C181S227000, C181S212000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07971682
ABSTRACT:
An exhaust device for an engine cam include a flow rectifying device for rectifying a flow of an exhaust gas. The flow rectifying device is disposed in an upstream end of an inner pipe, and comprises protrusions projecting inwardly. The exhaust gas engaging the flow rectifying device has passed through a curved portion of the inner pipe. The inner pipe also includes a muffler having a plurality of vent holes disposed in an inner portion thereof, and an outer pipe surrounding the inner pipe, defining an angular chamber therebetween.
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Inoue Yusuke
Nakamura Shigesato
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
Phillips Forrest M
Squire Sanders & Dempsey (US) LLP
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