Measuring and testing – Internal combustion engine or related engine system or... – Exhaust system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Kirkland, III, Freddie (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Internal combustion engine or related engine system or...
Exhaust system
Reexamination Certificate
active
07930931
ABSTRACT:
A system and/or method for quantifying the presence of one or more components in vehicle exhaust, and more particularly to a non-contact, extractive sampling system and method for quantifying the presence of one or more components in exhaust emissions of commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicles that emit exhaust at an elevated level, under actual operating conditions.
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Kirkland, III Freddie
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