Flapper finger valve assembly

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2005-05-31

2005-05-31

San Martin, Edgardo (Department: 2837)

Acoustics

Sound-modifying means

Muffler, fluid conducting type

C181S236000, C181S254000, C251S084000, C137S469000, C137S505110, C137S847000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06899199

ABSTRACT:
A flapper finger valve assembly for use in an exhaust system. The flapper finger valve includes a tube having a plurality of orifices therethrough. The flapper finger valve assembly also includes a plurality of flapper finger valves generally having a C-shape wherein the flapper finger valves are arranged on an outside surface of the tube. The flapper finger valves are capable of radial movement with respect to the tube. A plurality of retainers generally having a C-shape are arranged around the flapper finger valve. These retainers will define a maximum radial movement for such flapper finger valves on the tube. The flapper finger valve assembly also includes a fastener which will secure the flapper finger valves between a tube and retainers in the flapper finger valve assembly.

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