Abstract: A gas-generating apparatus includes a reaction chamber having a first reactant, a reservoir having an optional second reactant, and a self-regulated flow control device. The self-regulated flow control device stops the flow of reactant from the reservoir to the reaction chamber when the pressure of the reaction chamber reaches a predetermined level. Methods of operating the gas-generated apparatus and the self-regulated flow control device, including the cycling of a shut-off valve of the gas-generated apparatus and the cycling of the self-regulated flow control device are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrogen generator that simplifies a gas passage, improves durability, and makes evaporation state of steam uniform, and a fuel cell system comprising the hydrogen generator. A hydrogen generator (10) comprises a first tubular wall element (11), a second tubular wall element (12) disposed outside the first tubular wall element (11) and coaxially with the first tubular wall element (11), and a water evaporator (13) and a reforming catalyst body (14) which are arranged in an axial direction of the first and second tubular wall elements (11, 12) in a tubular space formed between the first and second tubular space (11, 12), a water inlet (41i) from which water is supplied to the water evaporator (13), and a feed gas inlet (40i) from which a feed gas is fed to the water evaporator (13).

Abstract: A reactor vessel for performing a steam reforming reaction having a vessel inlet for natural gas and steam; a vessel inlet for a hot gaseous medium; a vessel outlet for the steam reforming product; and a reactor space which is a bed of steam reforming catalyst, which reactor space inlet is fluidly connected to the inlet for natural gas and steam and at its outlet end fluidly connected with the outlet for the gaseous product; wherein inside the catalyst bed a passageway is provided fluidly connected to the vessel inlet for the hot gaseous medium for passage of hot gaseous mixture counter currently to the flow of reactants in the catalyst bed.

Abstract: A fuel reforming system, comprising a reformer which generates reformate gas containing hydrogen, a carbon monoxide oxidizer containing a carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst which removes carbon monoxide contained in the reformate gas by a shift reaction and a preferential oxidation reaction, and supplies reformate gas from which the carbon monoxide has been removed to the fuel cell, and a cooling device which cools the heat liberated by the shift reaction and preferential oxidation reaction in the carbon monoxide oxidizer by a coolant. The controller determines whether the carbon monoxide oxidizer is in a marginal operation state where a processing performance of the carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst has reached its limit, and performs an avoidance processing to avoid the marginal operation state of the carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: Conventionally, since there has been a problem that with a pressure sensor 3 provided on an openable and closable door such as a sliding door 2, when a contact of an object such as the hand cannot be detected, the openable and closable door continues a closing operation even in the event that the hand is removed in order to avoid a risk of being caught, when a human body exists in the vicinity, the openable and closable door which is being closed collides with the human body.

Abstract: A method for control of door and window adjusting parameters is disclosed, the method including the steps: determining at least a first door adjusting parameter and at least a first window adjusting parameter, controlling the first door adjusting parameter and a further door adjusting parameter by considering the determined first window adjusting parameter and controlling the first window adjusting parameter and a further window adjusting parameter by considering the determined first door adjusting parameter. The above steps may also be performed in the alternative. An interaction between the two moveable elements sliding door and window pane is assured. The control of further parameters can occur in dependence from the determined parameters in such way that the risk of arising injuries and in particular damages by a crush incident between a C column of the motor vehicle and the sliding door at a window opening of the sliding door is minimized.

Abstract: A drive system for a door (10) having an operator (35) and a counterbalance system (25). A drive tube (27) of the counterbalance system (25) interconnects the operator (35) and the door (10). A gear assembly (65) of the operator (35) engages the drive tube (27) for transferring rotational forces from the operator (35) to the drive tube (27). An aperture (105) extends through the gear assembly (65), and a fastener (106) extends through the aperture (105) to deform the drive tube (105). The fastener (106) sufficiently deforms the drive tube (27) to permit transfer of operating torque of the operator (35) to the drive tube (27), but not to an extent that prevents the gear assembly (65) from being removed from the drive tube (27).

Abstract: A door assembly for a motor vehicle includes an interior panel defining a compartment and an exterior panel secured to the interior panel and having an aperture providing access to the compartment. An equipment module is sized to enter the compartment via the aperture. The equipment module includes a carrier plate adapted to abut against a portion of the exterior panel surrounding the aperture. The door assembly also includes at least one accessory mounted to the carrier plate. The carrier plate is retained on all sides by the exterior panel.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing the base of a diamond abrasive stone wherein a steel plate having a plurality of oval holes is bonded to a plastic base in a casting process so that plastic material is forced through the holes. Layers of nickel diamond material is applied to the surface of the steel plate.

Abstract: A perforated drain guard for blocking debris while allowing liquid flow from a channel into a drain is disclosed. The drain guard includes a central portion and rotatable and removeable sloped wings permitting customization for varying channel shapes. Optimal materials, adhesives, sizes, and methods of manufacture and installation are also disclosed. The drain guard is customized during installation and may be adhered in place to the channel.

Abstract: A modular storage shed system is provided, including an upper frame assembly having a plurality of vertically oriented posts, each post defining an elongated slot extending axially along at least a portion of a length thereof, a plurality of external wall panels each defining a pair of side edges, each wall panel including a lip extending orthogonally from at least a portion of each side edge thereof and defining at least one aperture formed therein. There is provided a plurality of panel locks having a lock member. The lock member may snap-fit engage the apertures in the lips of the wall panels when the lips of adjacent wall panels are positioned within the slot of a common vertical post and when the lock member of the panel lock is pressed between the adjacent wall panels into the slot of the vertical post.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seal for covers for inscription fields, comprising a cover element which is intended for insertion into a base body in the form of a holder, and at least one sealing element, which can be introduced into a space between the base body and the cover element and can be compressed by the base body and the cover element, so that it is possible to seal at least a part of the area which is covered by the cover element, in which case the profile of the sealing element is designed such that, in the compressed state, a sealing effect can be achieved in its cross section at at least three points on the profile.

Abstract: A transportable building module includes a first structure for defining a first enclosed space when erected at a building site and at least one elongate structural component having at least two elements that are relatively linearly slideable for linearly extending the structural component. The structural component is part of or attached to the first structure and is upright when the first structure is installed at the building site, whereupon the structural component is linearly extensible to provide part of a second structure for defining a second enclosed space above the first space.

Abstract: A floor frame for a transportable manufactured home includes spaced apart perimeter frame members having a vertical wall and two horizontal walls extending therefrom. A plurality of floorjoists extend between the spaced apart perimeter frame members and have notched ends configured to each receive a portion of one perimeter frame member. An arrangement for coupling a transport structure to the floor frame is also disclosed.

Abstract: An access floor assembly includes a base floor, a substructure mounted to the base floor, a bearing plate, formed with a first cavity, mounted to the substructure and disposed at an elevated location relative to the base floor, an isolator plate, formed with a second cavity, overlying the bearing plate, a ball disposed between the bearing plate and the isolator plate contacting the first and second cavities, and a floor plate coupled to the isolator plate and together forming an access floor disposed at an elevated location relative to the base floor.

Abstract: A skylight shaft is coated with a highly reflective film to maximize the amount of light transmitted from the top of the skylight to a room below the skylight. Surface irregularities are formed in the shaft or adhesive that holds the film onto the shaft to diffuse the light and thereby prevent the formation of focal “hot spots” in the room below.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hermetically sealed window assembly. A first windowpane is provided, as is a first sealing member having inner and outer edges. The inner edge is positioned against the windowpane and pressed against it with sufficient force to produce a first contact pressure along a first junction. The junction is heated to produce a first temperature. The contact pressure and temperature are maintained until a diffusion bond is formed between the member and the windowpane. A second windowpane is provided, as is a second sealing member having inner and outer edges. The inner edge is positioned against the windowpane and pressed against it with sufficient force to produce a second contact pressure along a second junction. The junction is heated to produce a second temperature. The contact pressure and temperature are maintained until a diffusion bond is formed between the member and the windowpane.

Abstract: A fire collar, for location in a concrete slab around a deformable conduit, has a housing with a passageway through which the conduit passes. The collar has the housing in which are located two compression springs with arms which are held against the force of the springs by fusible links. When the heat of a fire on one side of the slab causes the fusible links to soften or melt, the force of the springs causes the spring arms to rotate towards the conduit, engaging the conduit and collapsing it. An intumescent layer may be provided around the conduit to assist in collapsing it.

Abstract: Fire resistant door, glazing, and mullion frames include intumescent material at least partially embedded in the frame adjacent the door or glazing. Trim materials are positioned over the intumescent material to prevent tampering with and damage to the intumescent material while improving the aesthetic appearance of the frame. The jamb trim has a thickness that allows heat to be transmitted to the intumescent material in the event of a fire so that the intumescent material will expand and fill a clearance space between the frame and the door or glazing. The expanded intumescent material retards the passage of heat and, by sealing the clearance space, inhibits the transmission of smoke, flames and gases from one side of the door or glazing to the other. After expanding, the intumescent material will char and solidify, which may provide an added benefit of structural support for the door or glazing.

Abstract: A floor covering containing a decorative pattern is described. The floor covering has a field of hooks substantially covering a floor to receive decorative overlaid pieces. The covering further has a carrier sheet comprising a top side substantially covered in hooks, such hooks being one half of a hook and loop attachment system, and a bottom side substantially covered in loops, such loops being a second half of a hook and loop attachment system. The carrier sheet is detachably attached by its loops to the field of hooks. The covering further has a first set of decorative pieces having a bottom side substantially covered in loops, such being one half of a hook and loop attachment system. The set of decorative pieces are detachably attached to the upper surface of the carrier sheet and comprise a visually distinct design sheet which substantially entirely fills the upper surface of the carrier sheet.

Abstract: A glass block panel system is disclosed that includes glass blocks secured in a framework. The framework includes an external framework having external frame members each of which comprises a base web portion formed between opposing side arms, wherein one of the opposing side arms is removably coupled to the base web portion. The framework also includes an internal framework having internal frame spacers each of which comprises a spacer web portion formed between first and second opposing facing strips, each facing strip comprising cross-arms, wherein at least one of the facing strips is removably coupled to the spacer web portion. The side arms and cross-arms have flexible extrusions protruding from tips thereof. A fabrication method is also disclosed comprising: forming at least a portion of at least one framework compartment; applying adhesive sealant; latitudinally inserting at least one glass block; and completing the glass block panel system.

Abstract: A fire resistant rigid foam construction panel, includes a rigid foam insulation core. The rigid foam insulation core has an inside face, an outside face, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first end and a second end. At least one fire rated facing sheet is secured by adhesive to the inside face of the core. At least one fire rated facing sheet secured by adhesive to the outside face of the core. Fire rated cover strips are positioned at all joints, such that all of the inside face and all of the outside face of the core are covered by fire rated materials.

Abstract: A fire retardant wall unit including a foam block and first and second steel pans is provided. The first steel pan and the second steel pan both have a left flange and a right flange. The foam block, the first steel pan, and the second steel pan are all about equal in length. When the wall unit is assembled, the foam block lies between the first and second steel pans, the left flange of the second steel pan overlaps the left flange of the first steel pan, and the right flange of the first steel pan overlaps the right flange of the second steel pan, in an offset manner.

Abstract: Laminated flooring planks include decorative motifs, mechanically embossed-in-registration surface textures, recessed perimeters, and locking mechanisms. By arranging portions of the decorative motifs along edges of a flooring plank, a periodic flooring pattern larger than an individual plank and that spans across both the length and width of a number of planks may be formed by placing identical planks adjacent to one another in a horizontal direction and adjacent in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A low noise roof deck system eliminates the thermal expansion noises associated with metal decking and includes structural features that permit installation of composite roofing shingles directly over the deck without venting. The system includes a composite panel base layer surmounted by a layer of water resistant material, a layer of foam synthetic resin insulation and a layer of mineral board. A second layer of mineral board may be overlaid on the first mineral board layer. The system is easily installed over a system of conventional underlying supports to provide a strong, rigid deck for supporting a waterproof composite shingle roof membrane and forming a quiet weatherproof roof system. The composite base panel has a layer of synthetic resin foam insulation sandwiched between a base layer of wood fibers bonded with an inorganic cement and an upper layer of a resin bonded wood product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for post-installation in-situ barrier creation. A multi-layered device provides a medium for of remedial substances such as waterproofing resins or cements, insecticides, mold preventatives, rust retardants and the like. The multi-layer device preferably consists of three conjoined layers: first layer, intermediate layer, and second layer, and at least one piping. The first layer is preferably semi-permeable; the second layer is a non-permeable layer; the intermediate layer is a void-inducing layer. The second layer, intermediate layer, and first layer are fixedly attached, with the intermediate layer interposed between the second layer and the first layer. The multi-layered device is fixedly attached to shoring system exterior surface. At least one piping is engagedly attached to a panel of the multi-layered device. A structural construction material is constructed exterior the multi-layer device.

Abstract: A peripherally encapsulated product, such as an oven door outer shell, is molded in accordance with this invention by placing a piece of glass between mold clamping portions of relatively movable closed bodies when the latter are in an open position. Preferably both bodies are heated and thermosetting polymeric material (SMC or BMC) is placed upon selected areas of one of the mold bodies within and about an area corresponding to an annular mold cavity and outboard of a peripheral edge of a piece of glass. The glass is clamped between mold clamping portions of the mold bodies which are then progressively closed creating compression forces which extrude the thermosetting polymeric material into the annular cavity and into complete encapsulation of the continuous peripheral edge of the piece of glass. The handle can be integrally molded during the molding process.

Abstract: A floor panel for a raised floor system is provided, where the floor panel includes a plate member with at least one longitudinal groove and a reinforcing member at least a portion of which is inserted into the longitudinal groove. The longitudinal groove is formed on the plate member of the floor panel for a raised floor system, and a stick type reinforcing member and/or a plate type reinforcing member is inserted into the longitudinal groove. Thereby, a thickness of the floor panel can be reduced and at the same time high stiffness and light weight of the floor panel can be achieved, and so a better walking feeling can be obtained and wider spacing of pedestals can be achieved. By coating the plate with a waterproof composition, it is possible to overcome drawbacks of a size and strength thereof being changed and deteriorated by being exposed to moisture.

Abstract: A slotted M-track or building wall support structure generally characterized by a metal M-shaped channel beam member is disclosed. The M-shaped channel beam member is defined by a pair of elongated confronting sidewalls integrally connected to an open end of an elongated and generally V-shaped stud receiving track. The V-shaped stud receiving track is positioned between the pair of confronting sidewalls and a pair of elongated and spaced apart coplanar legs. The legs are perpendicularly connected to the sidewalls and to the open end of the generally V-shaped stud receiving track. The V-shaped stud receiving track includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced slots, with each slot sized and configured to receive a stud.

Abstract: A wall covering comprised of a plurality of panels formed with a simulated hand laid brick and mortar design. The panels are mounted in horizontal courses with a lower marginal edge region of one panel being in overlying relation to the upper marginal edge region of a panel in a previously mounted course. The upper and lower marginal edge regions have a tapered seating design which enable close positioning of the brick and mortar of two mating panels with the mortar lines between the brick being in substantially coplanar relation with each other and with the simulated brick each protruding a uniform distance from the mortar lines with an esthetic and natural appearance. The junction between mating panels is substantially unnoticeable and the uniformity of the brick and mortar design does not incur unsightly shadowing that can detract from the natural appearance.

Abstract: A system and method of repairing or reinforcing an existing structure using a reaction force of pressurizing means are provided. In a state in which structure supporting means, such as a steel pile, is pressed fit into the ground located under an existing structure to reach a predetermined rigid bearing layer, and the existing structure is lifted by the structure supporting means, a target portion for repair or reinforcement can be repaired or reinforced, irrespective of the construction site or space, without causing any harmful environmental impact.

Abstract: A light transmitting panel capable of acting as a smoke vent and of the type for connecting within a metal roofing system is provided. The light transmitting panel includes a translucent panel that melts away rapidly under high temperature, a metal panel and a linear coefficient buffer therebetween to allow the respective panels to expand and contract with respect to the other without loss of containment or seal.

Abstract: A masonry block molded by a masonry block machine employing a mold assembly having a plurality of liner plates, at least one of which is moveable; the masonry block including a first transverse face, a second transverse face opposing the first transverse face, a first major face joining the first transverse face to the second transverse face, a second major face opposing the first major face and joining the first transverse face to the second transverse face, a first end face joining the first major face to the second major face, and a second end face opposing the first end face and joining the first major face to the second major face, wherein the first end face comprises a non-planar face configured to engage and overlap with a non-planar end face of a similar masonry block and is formed during a molding process through action of a moveable liner plate having a negative of the non-planar end face.

Abstract: A composite building panel including a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, comprised of an expanded polymer matrix, having opposite faces, a first surface and an opposing second surface; and one or more reinforcing members longitudinally extending across the central body between said opposite faces, having a first side portion embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, and a second side portion extending away from the first surface of the central body and one or more expansion holes located in the reinforcing member between the first side portion of the reinforcing member and the first surface of the central body. The central body includes a polymer matrix that expands through the expansion holes; and a space defined by the first surface of the central body and the second side portion of the reinforcing members is adapted for accommodating utilities through the space.

Abstract: A fastener-angling device provides for positioning a nail at a predetermined angle between the face of a sheet metal connector and a wood member such as a stud. The preselected angle is substantially less than 90 degrees. The device is formed by pressing a truncated half-cone into the sheet metal by means of a die and then forming a nail-receiving hole in the truncated half-cone. This structure eliminates the metallurgical weak point exhibited by slits while still providing a positive guideway for the nail. The nail-receiving hole and the guideway are dimensioned so that nail inserted into the nail-receiving hole can only enter the wood member at the desired angle.

Abstract: A bracket system for assembling playground equipment includes a plurality of deck support brackets, at least two vertical frame brackets, at least two horizontal frame brackets, a swing bracket, and at least two ladder brackets. The deck support brackets secure horizontal deck support beams to vertical frame beams at first points along the vertical frame beams. The vertical frame brackets attach to at least two adjacent vertical frame beams at second points above the first points. The at least two horizontal frame brackets fix at least one horizontal frame beam to the at least two adjacent vertical frame beams at the second points; the horizontal frame brackets and the vertical frame brackets interconnect. The swing bracket fastens a swing support beam to the at least one horizontal frame beam at a third point along the at least one horizontal frame beam. The at least two ladder brackets connect a ladder to one of the horizontal deck support beams.

Abstract: An I-joist is provided comprising a first and a second flange interconnected by a webstock; the first flange has a first major surface upon which is formed a groove, so that the groove faces and receives the webstock; and a fiberous re-enforcing material impregnated with adhesive resin disposed in the groove.

Abstract: Side flaps (98, 100) border openings (118) in the webs of sheet metal studs (84). End flaps (114, 116) may border the same openings. Brace members (78) extend through the openings and are connected to the studs (84) by screws that extend through the flaps and screw into the brace member (78). The brace members (78) may extend perpendicular or diagonally to the studs (84). The brace members (32, 34) may be of sectional construction with each section having a first end and a second end and with the first end being smaller than the second end and being adapted to slip into the second end of the next section of the brace member. The brace member may be a channel member (186) having a narrow closed portion (64, 66, 68) and a wider open portion (70, 72). The openings in the web have a matching shape so that the brace member is snuggly received within the openings.

Abstract: A drywall repair patch is disclosed. It includes a coated sheet attached to an adhesively coated porous substrate, which includes a porous sheet and a layer of dry, water-hardenable cement product carried on at least one side of said porous sheet. The repair patch is free of any rigid supporting plate.

Abstract: Tubes (T), coming from a production line, are supplied by means of a grouping unit (1). The grouping unit comprises a conveyor belt (10), with product holders (11) and the tubes are supplied in groups by means of a stepping motor (12). A slider (13) pushes the tubes (T) into the correct position on a mandrel support (20) of a packaging unit (2). The mandrel support (20) comprises a plate (21), which may be moved back and forth by means of a piston/cylinder unit (22) and which may be pivoted from the horizontal holding position into the vertical dispensing position. The tubes are pushed onto mandrels (25) which are mounted on the plate (21), by means of the slider (13), The tubes are thus held in exact alignment and can be filled into the carton (B) without a relative displacement or tilting of the tubes.

Abstract: An automated process and apparatus for making a gastro-retentive device (10). The method includes the steps of providing a pouch assembly having an ingredient section within a membrane; folding the membrane to form a folded pouch assembly; inserting the folded pouch assembly into a first capsule section (20a) to form a pouch/first capsule assembly, and inserting the pouch/first capsule assembly into a second capsule section (20b). The process can further include the steps of providing a strip (32) of multiple pouch assemblies (18) and cutting a single pouch assembly from the strip (32). Also provided is an apparatus (38) for carrying out the above method which includes a tooling block (44) having a passageway (62) configured for slidable movement of the pouch assembly (18) therein, and a tooling pocket (60) extending from a top surface of the tooling block to the passageway and which receives the pouch assembly.

Abstract: In the case of nested containers to be filled by a filling station, a gripping device grasps an entire row of empty containers and conveys it to a weighing station, where the containers are weighed. Following weighing, all containers of the row are simultaneously filled and then reweighed. The containers are then reinserted into the nest and sealed, without being refilled, which allows checking the operation of the filling station without wasting product.

Abstract: A system wherein plastic wrap on round bales of cotton is partially slit starting at one end of the bale and continuing to a location offset from the opposite end of the bale. One or more partial lengthwise slits allow the cotton to fall into a gin input hopper in a controlled manner and maintain the entire wrap, including any non-adhered inner tail remnants, attached to an intact circumferential wrapper portion at the end of the bale opposite the slit end. The non-slit wrapper end portion is pulled from end of the bale, and the remaining cotton material drops into the receptacle free of contamination by any wrap material.

Abstract: A stopper change device (10) includes an airtight chamber body (21) detachably mountable on a head of a bottle, a gas supply port (19) for supplying N gas to the chamber body, an air vent valve (57) for discharging air from the chamber body, a first supporting structure (28) movable upward and downward for supporting a corkscrew, and a second supporting structure (34) movable upward and downward for containing a substitute stopper. The first and second supporting structures are mutually position changeable, and one of them is selectively placed above an opening of the bottle. When the first supporting structure (28) is placed above the opening, a bottle stopper can be pulled in N gas atmosphere. On the other hand, when the second supporting structure (34) is placed above the opening, the substitute stopper is mountable on the head of the bottle in N gas atmosphere.

Abstract: A protective horse covering comprises horse apparel including a flexible fabric layer adapted for wear on a body or a body part of a horse. The fabric layer is made of fire retardant fibers. The covering includes an attachment arrangement for securing the horse apparel to the body or body part. In one preferred embodiment, the horse covering comprises a horse blanket for covering at least a substantial portion of a horse's body, this blanket having an outer fabric layer made of fire retardant or fire resistant fibers. Other protective coverings for horses include leg wraps, face coverings, neck coverings and horse pads.

Abstract: The structure comprises at least first and second filter members (15A, 15B) respectively provided with first and second faces (24A, 24B) placed facing each other, and a joint (17) interconnecting said faces and extending between said faces (24A, 24B). The first face (24A) comprises at least one region (33A) of strong adhesion with said joint (17) and at least a region (35A) of weak or no adhesion with the joint (17). These regions (33A, 35A) are located respectively facing a region (35B) of the second face (24B) presenting weak or no adhesion with said joint (17), and a region (35B) of the second face (24B) presenting strong adhesion with said joint (17). The structure is applicable to particle filters for the exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A filter body (3) which is intended, in particular, for the filtration of particles contained in the exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine. The filter body (3) is formed by bonding filter blocks (11) using a joint (17). An outer surface (16) of the first of the blocks (11), which is disposed opposite the second of the blocks (11) and which is in contact with the joint (17), includes at least one projection- and/or cavity-type irregularity (30a, 30b).

Abstract: A system for removing matter from a filtering device includes a flow receiving device having a plurality of blocking portions. Each of the plurality of blocking portions is configured to substantially block a flow directed by a corresponding at least one of a plurality of filter passages of the filtering device. The system further includes a positioning assembly configured to assist in positioning the flow receiving device within the filtering device and relative to a filter media of the filtering device.

Abstract: An exhaust treatment device is provided for a power system. The exhaust treatment device has an inlet module, a filter module, an outlet module, and a clamping element. The filter has a housing with at least one submerged flange. At least one of the inlet and the outlet modules also have at least one submerged flange. The clamping element is configured to engage the at least one submerged flange of the filter module and the at least one submerged flange of the at least one of the inlet and the outlet modules to connect the filter module to the at least one of the inlet and outlet modules.

Abstract: A ceramic wall-flow filter for filtering particulate matter from gases and methods for manufacturing such wall-flow filters are disclosed. The filter includes an array of porous ceramic walls defining a pattern of end-plugged inlet and outlet cells, and heat absorbing elements disposed within at least some of the outlet cells such that a bulk heat capacity of the outlet cells is greater than a bulk capacity of the inlet cells. The heat absorbing elements increase a bulk heat capacity of the filter without substantially interfering with a flow of gas through the porous ceramic walls by allowing thinner walls. According to the method, during the step of extruding or thereafter, heat absorbing elements are formed within at least some of the outlet cells such that a heat capacity of the outlet cells is greater than the inlet cells.