Patent ID: 7896399

Claim:
An exhaust system repair apparatus for use proximal to a damaged exhaust flange, the apparatus comprising: a saddle for fit to an existing exhaust pipe proximal to the flange, the saddle comprising: a bottom with a pair of spaced apart orifices; a pair of spaced apart parallel sides perpendicularly affixed to an each opposed side of the bottom, whereby a void exists between each side, each side having a semicircular inner radius; a u-bolt member having a semicircular base affixed to a pair of parallel spaced apart u-bolt legs, each leg terminating in a length of male threads, the u-bolt member for fit to a side of the exhaust pipe opposite the saddle; a removable nut for each male threads; an ear affixed outwardly to each leg, each ear proximal to the semicircular base; a slot within each ear; whereby each ear freely slides within the void between the parallel sides of the saddle.