Method and apparatus for mating irregular or non-circular...

Details Method and apparatus for mating irregular or non-circular... Method and apparatus for mating irregular or non-circular...

2011-02-15

2011-02-15

Bochna, David E (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Having plural independent paths

Parallel paths

C285S288100, C285S222000, C060S323000, C029S890080

Reexamination Certificate

active

07887100

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method of coupling standard exhaust tubing of a circular cross-section with irregular or non-circular exhaust ports of an internal combustion engine in an efficient, economic, and robust manner. The nature of the connection allows for irregular or non-circular exhaust ports to be mated to round tubing with minimal air flow impact and a high strength welded connection, with reduced manufacturing scrap and increased CNC manufacturing capability.

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