Acoustics – Sound-modifying means – Muffler – fluid conducting type
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Donovan, Lincoln (Department: 2837)
Acoustics
Sound-modifying means
Muffler, fluid conducting type
C181S227000, C181S228000, C181S282000, C181S283000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07374016
ABSTRACT:
To provide a muffler device capable of improving the discharge of exhaust gas, while discharging the exhaust gas in any desired direction. The muffler device is connected to a rear end portion of an exhaust pipe extending from an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. An exhaust outlet opening is provided that opens outwardly and laterally of the vehicle and is disposed at a rear portion of a muffler main body. The muffler main body is provided with a muffler side cover and an end cap as muffler covers. The muffler side cover includes a slit. The slit serves as an air intake guide shaped portion for guiding ambient air so that the ambient air crosses the exhaust outlet.
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Ishiguri Yoshiyuki
Sakata Hiroki
Yamaguchi Takashi
Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Donovan Lincoln
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
Phillips Forrest
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