Patent ID: 6919051
Filing Date: 2005-07-19
Classification: B01D,F01N,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An integrated catalytic converter/flexible coupling assembly comprising: a first bellow comprising an inlet and a plurality of undulating first ribs concentrically radiating outward from the inlet to a first periphery; a second bellow comprising an outlet and a plurality of undulating second ribs concentrically radiating outward from the outlet to a second periphery, wherein the first flexible bellow and the second flexible bellow are secured at the first and second periphery to form a flexible coupling assembly such that the inlet and the outlet are in fluid communication; and a catalytic converter in physical contact and fluid communication with the outlet, wherein the catalytic converter comprises a shell concentrically disposed about a mat material which is concentrically disposed about a catalyst substrate comprising a catalyst.