Mat member, method for manufacturing the mat member, muffler and method for manufacturing the muffler

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PATENT NO 8887863
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12245798

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A mat member includes inorganic fibers, a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface has a plurality of needle penetration marks and/or a plurality of needle protrusion marks. The second surface has a plurality of needle protrusion marks and/or a plurality of needle penetration marks. A plurality of needle marks are formed in the mat member by needle punching and extend from the needle penetration mark to the needle protrusion mark. An inorganic fiber bundle which includes a plurality of the inorganic fibers oriented in a closed loop configuration is formed at the needle protrusion mark.

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  • IBIDEN CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Okabe, Takahiko Takahama, JP 25 138
Suzuki, Daisuke Takahama, JP 273 1863

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