Patent ID: 6164062
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: F01N

Abstract:
An exhaust system for an internal combustion engine, comprising:an enclosure with a top wall having an opening;an exhaust pipe with an exhaust outlet and an outlet flange attached to said pipe at said exhaust outlet, said flange disposed adjacent to said opening in said enclosure;an exhaust muffler with an exhaust inlet and an inlet flange attached to said muffler at said exhaust inlet; anda rain skirt interposed between and attached to each of said outlet flange of said exhaust pipe and said inlet flange of said exhaust muffler, said rain skirt having a hole therein allowing fluid communication between said exhaust pipe and said exhaust muffler, said rain skirt extending outwardly from said outlet flange and preventing water from entering into said enclosure through said opening.