Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Catalytic device making
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Bryant, David (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Catalytic device making
C422S177000, C422S179000, C422S180000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07971357
ABSTRACT:
A device for treatment of exhaust gases includes a housing, a fragile structure resiliently mounted within the housing, and a non-intumescent mounting mat disposed in a gap between the housing and the fragile structure. The mounting mat includes a plurality of inorganic fibers that have undergone a surface treatment to increase the holding force performance of the mounting mat. Also disclosed are methods of making a mounting mat for an exhaust gas treatment device and for making an exhaust gas treatment device incorporating the mounting mat.
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Kumar Amit
Ten Eyck John D.
Bryant David
Curatolo & Sidoti Co., LPA
Detorre Peter R.
Sidoti Salvatore A.
Taousakis Alexander P
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