Brian Krajewski

US Patent:

7360519, Apr 22, 2008

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/879981

Inventors:

Selamawit Asfaw - Troy MI, US
James Cederstrom - New Baltimore MI, US
Christopher Anthony Brewster - Sterling Heights MI, US
Brian Anthony Krajewski - Ada MI, US

Assignee:

Dow Global Technologies, Inc. - Midland MI

International Classification:

F02M 35/10

US Classification:

12318461

Abstract:

An engine intake manifold assembly including a first portion configured with a first material and a second portion configured with a second material, wherein the first and second portions are adhesively bonded together. Preferably, the intake manifold assembly is additionally configured with a cylinder head flange, for mounting the same to an automotive engine component, and a throttle body attachment for attachment of a throttle body component. The cylinder head flange and throttle body attachment may be an integral component of the first or second portions or attached to the same during or after assembly of the first and second portions. Optionally, an insert is located between the assembled first and second portion to create one or more plenums thereby creating one or more air flow paths through the intake manifold assembly.