Support seal for positive retention of catalytic converter...

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2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Griffin, Walter D. (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Chemical reactor

Waste gas purifier

C422S180000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07378060

ABSTRACT:
A support seal for use with a catalytic converter having a housing, which includes an inlet end cone, an outlet end cone, and a shell forming an internal chamber, and catalytic substrate disposed within the internal chamber. The support seal has an “L” shaped cross-section including a radial portion and an axial portion, at least one portion for supporting and retaining the catalytic substrate within the internal chamber. The axial and radial portion of the “L” shaped seal can be preloaded to provide support to the substrate in the axial and radial directions.

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