Patent ID: 6688929
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: B63B,B63H,F01N

Abstract:
An exhaust coupler connecting first and second exhaust communication members through which exhaust gases flow, the exhaust coupler comprising:a flange portion extending from an end of the first exhaust communication member, the flange portion being telescopically disposed within the second exhaust communication member, the ends of each of the first and second exhaust communication members being in spaced apart relation to form a space between the ends; a protruding member attached to the flange portion and disposed within the second exhaust communication member, the protruding member being constructed and arranged to inhibit exhaust gases from entering the space; a flexible sleeve disposed over an outer surface of both the first and second communication members and axially fixed to each thereto, the flexible sleeve covering the space; and an insulating material disposed within the space.