Exhaust assembly

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12173633
APP PUB NO 20230122518A1
SERIAL NO

17965031

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An exhaust assembly includes a first tailpipe having an exit end and a curved portion along at least a portion of a length of the first tailpipe. The exhaust assembly further includes a baffle surrounding the first tailpipe at the exit end and defining a plurality of perforations therethrough. The exhaust assembly further includes a pair of shields. Each shield is attached to and at least partially surrounds each of the baffle and the first tailpipe. Each shield extends from a first end proximal to the exit end of the first tailpipe to a second end distal to the exit end of the first tailpipe. Each shield engages the baffle at the first end and engages the first tailpipe at least at or proximal to the second end. The pair of shields is adapted to allow fluid flow to or from the plurality of perforations of the baffle.

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TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC15701 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE NORTHVILLE MI 48168

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Herwat, Brett Jackson, US 7 12
Johnson, Jason C Brighton, US 2 1
Smith, Bradley Ann Arbor, US 56 529

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