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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Norman T. Huff, Newark, OH (US);
Robert A. Schweizer, Granville, OH (US);
Andrew M. Sanders, Great Wakering, GB;
Assignee:
Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc., Summit, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01N 1/24 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F01N 1/24 ;
Abstract
A bumper/muffler assembly is provided comprising a bumper; and a muffler having an outer shell. The outer shell may be formed from a non-high impact resistant material, such as a thin metal or a composite material. The muffler may comprise a separate element from the bumper, which is coupled thereto, or is formed as an integral part of the bumper.