Railways – Locomotive shed fixtures – Smoke jacks
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-08
2010-11-16
Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)
Railways
Locomotive shed fixtures
Smoke jacks
C454S166000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07832338
ABSTRACT:
A bonnet captures exhaust gases from the exhaust pipes of diesel-powered locomotives. The bonnet includes a shell with a compliant fender. One or more of the bonnets are positioned over the exhaust pipe or pipes of the locomotive and are secured to the exhaust pipes or to a top surface of the locomotive. The bonnets are connected to a manifold, and the manifold carries the exhaust gasses to an Emissions Control Unit (ECU) for processing. The bonnets enclose a volume above and/or around the exhaust pipes and the compliant bumper closes against the internal or external surface of the exhaust pipe or pipes or against the top surface of the locomotive surrounding the exhaust pipe or pipes. The closing prevents or limits outside air from entering the bonnet and the exhaust gases from being emitted to the atmosphere.
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Caro Sal
Connolly Kevin
Green Kenneth L.
McCarry, Jr. Robert J
Morano S. Joseph
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