Abstract: An exhaust muffler comprising an outer body having open ends which are enclosed by heads. An exhaust gas inlet tube is mounted in an opening in one head, while an outlet tube is mounted in an opening in the opposite end. The adjacent ends of the inlet and outlet tubes are spaced apart within the body. A baffle is secured to the inner end of the inlet tube, closing off the tube, and the peripheral edge of the baffle is spaced from the body to provide an annular passage. Exhaust gas and sound energy entering the inlet pipe are directed outwardly by the baffle through perforations in the tube, and the gas then passes through the annular passage and is discharged from the body through the outlet tube.

Abstract: A spin-on filter coalescer unit having a flow reversing assembly. The filter-coalescer unit includes a cylindrical body which contains an annular filter element surrounded by a coalescing element, and a final separation stage is spaced radially outward of the coalescing element. A cover encloses the open end of the body and is provided with a central outlet port and a plurality of circumferentially spaced inlet ports. The flow reversing assembly comprises a pair of baffle members, one of which can be the cover, which are spaced apart to define a chamber that communicates with the outlet. A plurality of tubular connecting members form sealed conduits extending through the baffle member and establish communication between the inlet ports and the central axial passage within the filter element.

Abstract: A disposable two-stage spin-on liquid separating device having particular use for separating water from hydrocarbon fuels. The device includes an outer casing having an open upper end which is enclosed by a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a liquid inlet conduit and a liquid outlet conduit with one of said conduits being located axially of the cover assembly and having a threaded connection for attachment to a liquid flow system. Located within the casing is a two-stage separating unit composed of a coalescing assembly and a separator stage which is located downstream of the coalescing assembly. The coalescing assembly includes a coalescing element and upper and lower end caps are secured to the ends of the element. The peripheral edge of the upper end cap extends radially outward and is secured to the upper end of the separator stage. Attachment of the cover assembly in the casing acts to clamp the separating unit between the cover assembly and the bottom of the casing.

Abstract: A protective cap for an exhaust pipe. A U-shaped clamp is disposed around the exhaust pipe adjacent its outer end and an arm which carries a lid is pivoted to the free ends of the clamp. The lid is adapted to enclose the outer end of the exhaust pipe and can be moved to an open position by the pressure of the exhaust gas. A stop is mounted on the ends of the clamp at a position between the pivot and the exhaust pipe, and is adapted to be engaged by the lower thin edge of the arm to limited downward movement of the lid and space the lid from the end of the pipe to reduce noise.

Abstract: A combination muffler and catalytic converter for an exhaust system. The unit comprises an outer housing having an inlet to receive exhaust gases, and a venturi is located within the housing and provides an aspirating effect to draw air into the housing from the atmosphere for the catalytic conversion. The venturi includes a diverging conical outlet section, and the gases are discharged from the outlet section through a plurality of perforations which aids in obtaining a uniform distribution of the gases to the catalytic unit that is located centrally of the housing. After passing through the catalytic unit, the gases are discharged from the housing through a discharge pipe having a closed inner end and perforations in its wall through which the gases flow. The perforated discharge pipe provides a self-controlling system which prevents overheating of the catalyst.

Abstract: A temperature responsive protective cap for a gas exhaust pipe. The cap includes a base portion which is connected to the upper end of the exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine, and a lid or cover is hinged to the base and can be pivoted between closed and open positions. A bi-metallic element is interconnected between the base and the lid, and on operation of the engine the increase in temperature in the exhaust pipe will actuate the bi-metallic element to pivot the lid to the open position.

Abstract: A graduated density liquid filter element for use in an internal combustion engine. Two layers of fibrous media of dissimilar size and having different permeability are disposed in partially overlapping relation and wound in coiled form to provide a generally cylindrical filter element in which resistance to the flow of the liquid varies along the length of the element.

Abstract: A spark arrestor aspirating muffler for an internal combustion engine which comprises an outer body or housing having an exhaust gas inlet in one end and a gas outlet in the opposite end. Located immediately upstream of the outlet is a venturi and air is drawn into the throat of the venturi through an air inlet tube connected to a pre-cleaner for the engine. A baffle plate containing a series of louvered openings is positioned upstream of the venturi and the exhaust gases entering the gas inlet conduit are swirled outwardly as they pass through the louvered openings and are discharged through the venturi. The solid particles in the swirling exhaust gas are thrown outwardly and move along the inner surface of a tubular member which is secured to the downstream side of the baffle and are collected in a collection chamber.

Abstract: An improved concentric pass-type muffler construction. The muffler includes an outer generally cylindrical casing enclosed by a pair of end heads, and an inlet tube, connected to the exhaust pipe of an engine, is mounted axially on one head, while an outlet tube is mounted on the opposite head. Located centrally within the casing is an inner body having a central closure or baffle and the inlet tube communicates with the upstream end of the inner body, while the outlet tube communicates with the downstream end of the body. The upstream end of the inner body is provided with an oval configuration and the major diameter of the upstream end is secured to the inner surface of the cylindrical casing. The downstream end of the inner body is also provided with an oval configuration, with the major diameter being displaced 90.degree. from the major diameter of the upstream end of the body, and is secured to the caasing.

Abstract: A vent silencer including an outer housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a divider plate is disposed within the housing and divides the housing into an upstream inlet chamber and a downstream chamber. Located within the inlet chamber and communicating with the inlet is a primary diffuser, while a series of parallel perforated tubes are located within the downstream chamber and a sound absorbing material is packed around the tubes. The upstream ends of the tubes are closed and project beyond the plate into the inlet chamber. The sound energy is attenuated in passing from the primary diffuser into the inlet chamber and further attenuation is achieved as the sound energy passes through the perforations into the projecting ends of the tubes.

Abstract: A muffler construction for an internal combustion engine. The muffler includes a housing having an inlet to receive exhaust gases from the engine and having an outlet for the discharge of gases. Located between the inlet and the outlet are a pair of baffles which are disposed in parallel spaced relation and the space between the baffles defines a central chamber. The upstream baffle is provided with a central opening, while the downstream baffle has a closed central portion aligned with the opening in the upstream baffle. Louvered openings are provided in the downstream baffle radially outward of the closed central portion. The exhaust gases pass through the opening in the upstream baffle, strike the closed central portion of the downstream baffle, are deflected outwardly in the central chamber, and then pass through the louvered openings to the outlet.