Catalytic converter having monolith with mica support means therefor
Patent 3966419 Issued on June 29, 1976. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 29, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 29, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3692497 3823555 3824788 3852042 3854888 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 524486 filed on 11/18/1974US Classes:422/179, Fixed bed with resilient or differential thermal expansion compensating bed support means248/901, SUPPORT HAVING TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE RESPONSIVE FEATURE60/322Having vibration attenuating, or expansion and contraction relieving structureExaminersPrimary: Wolk, Morris O.Assistant: Garris, Bradley Attorney, Agent or FirmAbstractSpacers formed from mica are disposed in a catalytic converter between a monolithic ceramic catalyst element and a metal converter housing. As the converter warms, the spacers increase the compressive loading on the catalyst element to support and immobilize it within the housing.Other References
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