Patent ID: 11897418
Assignee: CCM IP LLC
Field: Environmental technology (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC B  F  Y | IPC B

Claim 7:
8. A method of deterring catalytic converter theft on a vehicle having a frame, the method still allowing visual access to the catalytic converter, said method comprising:
attaching a first cover over the catalytic converter, wherein said first cover extends over the catalytic converter and a void which surrounds the catalytic converter by attaching to the vehicle frame;
wherein the first cover contains an opening which, when installed, is located directly over the catalytic converter to allow the visual access to the catalytic converter for inspection;
covering a front exhaust flange and a front void at a front of the vehicle with a second cover designed to impede access to the front exhaust flange from the front of the vehicle to impede the catalytic converter from being easily detached from the front exhaust flange.