U.S. patent application number 13/874773 was filed with the patent office on 2014-11-06 for tailpipe customization.
The applicant listed for this patent is Timothy Riley. Invention is credited to Timothy Riley.
Application Number | 20140326350 13/874773 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51840794 |
Filed Date | 2014-11-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140326350 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Riley; Timothy |
November 6, 2014 |
TAILPIPE CUSTOMIZATION
Abstract
The present invention relates to a tailpipe tip assembly for
inserting into a tailpipe opening comprising: a sleeve, where the
sleeve includes a first opening at a first end and a fitting
portion at a second end; a tailpipe tip, where the tailpipe tip
includes a perimeter and the perimeter fits into an inner edge of
the first opening of the sleeve and the fitting portion inserts
into the tailpipe opening; and an etched design within the
perimeter, where said design allows for the movement of air there
through.
Inventors: |
Riley; Timothy; (Brazona,
TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Riley; Timothy |
Brazona |
TX |
US |
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Family ID: |
51840794 |
Appl. No.: |
13/874773 |
Filed: |
May 1, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
138/108 ;
29/428 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F01N 13/082 20130101;
Y10T 29/49826 20150115 |
Class at
Publication: |
138/108 ;
29/428 |
International
Class: |
F01N 13/08 20060101
F01N013/08 |
Claims
1. A tailpipe tip assembly for inserting into a tailpipe opening
comprising: a. a sleeve, where the sleeve includes a first opening
at a first end and a fitting portion at a second end; b. a tailpipe
tip, where the tailpipe tip includes a perimeter and the perimeter
fits into an inner edge of the first opening of the sleeve and the
fitting portion inserts into the tailpipe opening; and c. an etched
design within the perimeter, where said design allows for the
movement of air there through.
2. The tailpipe tip assembly according to claim 1 where the
tailpipe tip is welded to the sleeve.
3. A method of decorating a tailpipe comprising the steps of: a.
inserting a tailpipe tip assembly onto an inner edge of an exhaust
opening of a tailpipe, where the tailpipe tip assembly includes a
sleeve, a tailpipe tip and an etched design within a perimeter of
the tailpipe tip; and b. securing the tailpipe tip assembly into
the exhaust opening, where the tailpipe tip assembly is flush with
the inner edge exhaust opening.
4. A method of creating a tailpipe tip comprising the steps of: a.
measuring a sleeve opening; b. creating a cutout template for the
tailpipe pipe, where the template creates a plurality of tailpipe
tip fittings, where each tailpipe tip fitting correlates with the
sleeve opening measurements; c. placing the template over a sheet
of metal; d. etching a plurality of tailpipe tip fittings on the
sheet of metal; e. removing the tailpipe tip fittings from the
sheet of metal; and f. contouring a perimeter of each tailpipe,
where the perimeter fits flush into an inner edge of the sleeve
opening.
5. The method of creating a tailpipe tip according to claim 1
further comprising the step of polishing a face of each tailpipe
fitting after removal from the sheet of metal.
6. The method of creating a tailpipe tip according to claim 1,
where sheet of metal includes stainless steel.
7. The method of creating a tailpipe tip according to claim 1,
where said step of etching include etching a specific ornamental
design within the perimeter of the tailpipe tip.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation in part to U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 13/184,797, which in turn claims priority to
U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61/369,679 filed on Jul.
31, 2010.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to a tailpipe tip and a method
for manufacturing the tip, where the tailpipe tip inserts into a
tailpipe opening to provide a customization feature for a
conventional tailpipe.
[0004] 2. Description of Related Art
[0005] Most motor vehicles include at least one exhaust pipe that
extends from the rear of the vehicle. Exhaust pipes provide a means
to carry and emit toxic or noxious gases from the engine of a
vehicle. Exhaust pipes are installed on motor vehicles, trucks,
motorcycles and just about any vehicle, which uses an internal
combustion engine. Exhaust pipes allow for the gases that are
usually very hot to escape from the engine for emission into the
environment. Exhaust pipes are usually placed in a position away
from other objects or components that are sensitive to heat. The
exhaust pipe becomes very hot during use and therefore any object
placed near or close may burn if in contact with the pipe. The tail
end of the exhaust pipe is visible from most rear ends of vehicles.
The exhaust pipe extends from the manifold of the engine and is
directed toward the rear of the car and most times passes through a
catalytic converter system. Once beyond the catalytic converter
system the tailpipe extends to the rear of the vehicle for the
final exit point of noxious gases.
[0006] Exhaust tail pipes are made in single, dual or even quad
designs. Since the end of the tailpipe is visible often this area
of the tailpipe may be designed to have a visual pleasing
appearance. Many times the tip of the tailpipe is chrome and may
include a straight or angle edge. The opening of the tailpipe is
usually left completely open to allow the movement of the gases
through the tailpipe.
[0007] It would be advantageous to have a tailpipe accessory that
is able to adorn and decorate the exit opening of a tailpipe. Many
times the opening is left open to allow the movement of the gas
through the tailpipe. It would be advantageous to have a tip that
inserts over the opening that could provide an ornamental,
decorative attachment to the tailpipe opening but yet allow
movement of gases and airflow so that the tailpipe continues to
function.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention relates a tailpipe tip assembly for
inserting into a tailpipe opening comprising: a sleeve, where the
sleeve includes a first opening at a first end and a fitting
portion at a second end; a tailpipe tip, where the tailpipe tip
includes a perimeter and the perimeter fits into an inner edge of
the first opening of the sleeve and the fitting portion inserts
into the tailpipe opening; and an etched design within the
perimeter, where said design allows for the movement of air there
through.
[0009] Further, the present invention relates to a method of
creating a tailpipe tip in accordance with the present invention.
The method of creating a tailpipe tip includes the steps of:
measuring a sleeve opening; creating a cutout template for the
sleeve opening, where the template creates a plurality of tailpipe
tip fittings, where each tailpipe tip fitting correlates with the
sleeve opening measurements; placing the template over a sheet of
metal; etching a plurality of tailpipe tip fittings on the sheet of
metal; removing the tailpipe tip fittings from the sheet of metal;
and contouring a perimeter of each tailpipe, where the perimeter
fits flush into an inner edge of the sleeve opening. The method of
creating a tailpipe tip may further include polishing a face of
each tailpipe fitting after removal from the sheet of metal. The
sheet of metal may be manufactured of stainless steel in order to
provide durability and style. Preferably, the method of creating a
tailpipe tip may include etching a specific ornamental design
within the perimeter of the tailpipe tip.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1A depicts exemplary tailpipe tips and sleeves
according to the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 1B depicts the installation of the tailpipe tips
according to the present invention into a tailpipe opening.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0012] The present invention relates to a tailpipe tip that is
utilized to customize a tailpipe opening. The tailpipe tip is
installed to fit within an inner edge of an exhaust opening of a
tailpipe. Preferably, the tailpipe tip includes an ornamental
design that allows for the flow of exhaust through the ornamental
design once attached to the tailpipe. The tailpipe tip according to
the present invention adds a stylish, customized design to the
tailpipe but yet allows adequate airflow to enable the proper
functioning of the tailpipe. The present invention also relates to
a method of manufacturing the tailpipe tip according to the present
invention.
[0013] In reference to FIG. 1A, tailpipe tips 10a, 10b according to
the present invention are depicted. The tailpipe tips 10a, 10b
provide a means to customize and adorn a vehicle's tailpipe. The
tip according to the present invention is a device that preferably
includes an ornamental design etched within the perimeter of the
tailpipe tip. The ornamental design is a stenciled-type design that
enables the flow of air through the tip. The stencil figure is
created of any customized shape, design or figure that is suitable
for the user. The tailpipe tip according to the present invention
is placed within an inner edge of the tailpipe opening and may be
secured into place by welding onto the inner edge. The tailpipe
tips 10a, 10b are interchangeable and therefore a user may use
various tailpipe tips if desired based upon the attachment means
incorporated.
[0014] The tailpipe tips 10a, 10b may be made of stainless steel
materials in order to prevent rust or further modified with a
chrome finish. The tailpipe tips 10a, 10b insert into sleeves 15a,
15b. The sleeves 15a, 15b provide a mechanism to insert the
decorative tips 10a, 10b into tailpipes 20a, 20b. The sleeves 15a,
15b include a fitting portion 17a, 17b that inserts into the
tailpipe opening, where the tailpipe tips 10a, 10b insert into an
opening at an end of the sleeve opposite to the fitting portion.
This fitting portion provides an attachment means for the sleeves
into each respective tailpipe. Once inserted into the tailpipe, the
tailpipe extends as shown in FIG. 1B.
[0015] The sleeves 15a, 15b may be removed as desired and therefore
the decorative tips may be interchanged through the use of the
sleeve mechanisms provided.
[0016] The tailpipe tip according to the present invention may be
created by the following sequence of steps: measuring a sleeve
opening; creating a cutout template for the sleeve opening, where
the template creates a plurality of tailpipe tip fittings, where
each tailpipe tip fitting correlates with the sleeve opening
measurements; placing the template over a sheet of metal; etching a
plurality of tailpipe tip fittings on the sheet of metal; removing
the tailpipe tip fittings from the sheet of metal; and contouring a
perimeter of each tailpipe, where the perimeter fits flush into an
inner edge of the sleeve opening.
[0017] Various measurement methods may be incorporated to provide
adequate specifications for the perimeter of the tailpipe tip.
Further, a user may obtain specifications from a respective
manufacturer of the object tailpipe. Once the specifications are
provided the cutout template maybe created based on these
specifications.
[0018] The method of creating a tailpipe tip may further include
polishing a face of each tailpipe fitting after removal from the
sheet of metal. The sheet of metal may be manufactured of stainless
steel in order to provide durability and style. Preferably, the
method of creating a tailpipe tip may include etching a specific
ornamental design within the perimeter of the tailpipe tip.
[0019] The tailpipe tip according to the present invention provides
a means for the user to personalize the end opening of a tailpipe
and for the installation of various designs of characters, people's
logos or even sports emblems that would be etched into a stenciled
design within the circumference of the tailpipe tip. These tailpipe
tips may be further customized to fit various types of exhaust
pipes including various shapes and sizing. Preferably the tailpipe
tips are made of stainless steel metal in order to prevent rust and
to allow for optimized use on the opening of the exhaust pipe.
Chrome plating may also incorporated to further stylize the
tailpipe tip. The instant invention has been shown and described in
what it considers to be the most practical and preferred
embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made
there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious
modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.
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