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Insulated heat shield

  • US 6,598,389 B2
  • Filed: 06/12/2001
  • Issued: 07/29/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A heat shield for an under-the-hood vehicular engine component comprising three layers:

  • an outer metal layer, an insulation layer, and an inner metal layer positioned directly proximal to the shielded component, said insulation layer selectively positionable intermediately between said metal layers, said layers collectively providing thermal insulation of, and reduced noise transmission from, said component, wherein said heat shield is formed in at least a pair of integral mating portions to define a unitary structure containing mounting grommets, wherein said grommets incorporate fastening members rotatably secured in respective portions of said shield, wherein said fastening members selectively attach said shield to said component.

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