Title: Anti-pollution exhaust system for vehicles

Abstract: An anti-pollution exhaust system for vehicular-mounted internal combustion engines. The exhaust system is separate from but cooperates with the normal engine cooling system and supplements the normal engine exhaust system. Engine exhaust gases are conveyed to and mixed with a liquid such as water or an antifreeze solution in a receiving tank. The liquid dissolves and retains therein both soluble and solid pollutants from the gases. The cleansed gases are separated from the pollutant-retaining liquid and vented to the atmosphere by a separating tank. Pumps driven by the engine are included to recirculate the pollutant-adsorbing liquid in the exhaust system. Means for cooling the exhaust gases prior to mixing with the liquid are included.

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Inventors: Staggs, George W. (967 Pine, NW)

Application Number: 494055
Filing Date: 1974-08-02
Publication_date: 1976-09-14
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Primary Class(es): 60/310 60/320
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US Patent Ref:

2038313	Apr, 1936	Placko	55/DIG.
2409825	Oct, 1946	Baringoltz	55/DIG.
2591187	Apr, 1952	Nelson	60/309.
2904958	Sep, 1959	Solnick	55/DIG.
3153579	Oct, 1964	Levey	60/310.
3485015	Dec, 1969	Vecchio	55/256.
3618314	Nov, 1971	Krebs	60/310.
3630030	Dec, 1971	Wagner	60/310.
3642259	Feb, 1972	Bowden	60/310.
3732695	May, 1973	Shaw	60/309.
3875743	Apr, 1975	Mercer	60/310.

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Primary Examiner: Hart, Douglas
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Attorney: Price, Heneveld, Huizenga & Cooper