Apparatus, system, and method for assembly of an exhaust aftertreatment component

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9885442
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14442998

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An exhaust aftertreatment assembly for treating exhaust gas. According to various embodiments, a first housing has a first end and a second housing has a second end, the second end being coupled to the first end. At least one alignment bracket is coupled to the first housing proximate the first end. An annular gasket is supported on the at least one alignment bracket between the first and second ends. The at least one alignment bracket may comprise a base having a curved surface conforming to the interior surface of the housing, the base having a length that is less than a circumference of the interior surface. A stop arm extends substantially transversely from the base. A support arm extends substantially transversely from the stop arm and substantially parallel to the base. An insulation receiving space is defined between the base, stop arm, and support arm.

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CUMMINS IP INC1400-73RD AVENUE NE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Butler, Eric Madison, US 10 471
O'Connor, Shane Cottage Grove, US 8 31
Runde, William Janesville, US 1 0

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