Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Mechanical measurement system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Barlow, John (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Mechanical measurement system
C702S184000, C702S185000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11420393
ABSTRACT:
The present application relates in general to methods for testing the performance of an automotive catalytic converter under conditions simulating those which occur in motor vehicles over extended driving conditions.
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Bartley Gordon J.
Bykowski Bruce B.
Webb Cynthia C.
Baker & Botts LLP
Barlow John
Cherry Stephen J.
Southwest Research Institute
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