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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2006
Hui Wang, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Niladri Das, Canton, MI (US);
Haimian Cai, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Automotive Components Holdings, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A catalytic converter assembly is provided that includes a metallic tubular member having a first end and a second end. A first substrate is disposed within the metallic tubular. A second substrate is disposed within the metallic tubular member. A spacer is axially positioned the between the first and second substrate that includes a cylindrical body with a first wall and a second wall formed substantially perpendicular to the cylindrical body. The first wall abuts an end of the first substrate for retaining the first substrate between the first end and the first wall for preventing movement. The second wall abuts an end of the second substrate for retaining the second substrate between the second end and the second wall for preventing movement.