Device for attenuating standing waves in an induction intake system
Patent 5163387 Issued on November 17, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 7, 2011. 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.
October 7, 2011. 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 ReferencesIn-line noise attenuation device Patent #: 4934343 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 772739 filed on 10/07/1991US Classes:123/184.38, For in-line engine181/229Carburetor, burner, or compressor intake silencerExaminersPrimary: Okonsky, David A.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassF02M 035/00AbstractThe device has a generally cylindrical chamber with a fluid inlet in an end wall and a fluid outlet in the sidewall. Fluid introduced into the device via the inlet passes through a venturi before being discharged into the interior of the chamber. A curved baffle confronts the venturi's outlet and directs fluid along an arc toward the device's outlet. | |
