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A vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and an improved exhaust system including an exhaust pipe connected to the internal combustion engine and a flexible hose connected to the exhaust pipe and to an emission control device. A clamp assembly connects ends of the exhaust pipe and the flexib

A vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and an improved exhaust system including an exhaust pipe connected to the internal combustion engine and a flexible hose connected to the exhaust pipe and to an emission control device. A clamp assembly connects ends of the exhaust pipe and the flexible hose and includes a gasket received within a band subassembly.

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[ I claim:] [1.] In combination with a vehicle including an internal combustion engine, the improvement of an exhaust system, which comprises:a) a rigid exhaust pipe connected to the engine and including a downstream end in spaced relation from the engine;b) a corrugated, flexible metal hose with an

[ I claim:] [1.] In combination with a vehicle including an internal combustion engine, the improvement of an exhaust system, which comprises:a) a rigid exhaust pipe connected to the engine and including a downstream end in spaced relation from the engine;b) a corrugated, flexible metal hose with an upstream end and a downstream end;c) a constriction means for constricting said flexible hose in clamping relation on said exhaust pipe;d) an emission control device connected to the flexible hose downstream end; ande) a clamp assembly, which includes:1) a gasket with upstream and downstream ends and a bore extending therebetween, said gasket bore receiving at least one of said exhaust pipe and said flexible hose; and2) a band subassembly generally encircling said gasket.