various embodiments are described herein to various apparatuses , systems , and / or methods . numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the overall structure , function , manufacture , and use of the embodiments as described in the specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings . it will be understood by those skilled in the art , however , that the embodiments may be practiced without such specific details . in other instances , well - known operations , components , and elements have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the embodiments described in the specification . those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the embodiments described and illustrated herein are non - limiting examples , and thus it can be appreciated that the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein may be representative and do not necessarily limit the scope of the embodiments , the scope of which is defined solely by the appended claims . reference throughout the specification to “ various embodiments ,” “ some embodiments ,” “ one embodiment ,” or “ an embodiment ,” or the like , means that a particular feature , structure , or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment . thus , appearances of the phrases “ in various embodiments ,” “ in some embodiments ,” “ in one embodiment ,” or “ in an embodiment ,” or the like , in places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment . furthermore , the particular features , structures , or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments . thus , the particular features , structures , or characteristics illustrated or described in connection with one embodiment may be combined , in whole or in part , with the features , structures , or characteristics of one or more other embodiments without limitation given that such combination is not illogical or non - functional . it will be appreciated that for conciseness and clarity , spatial terms such as “ vertical ,” “ horizontal ,” “ up ,” and “ down ” may be used herein with respect to the illustrated embodiments . however , the disclosed devices may be used in many orientations and positions , and these terms are not intended to be limiting or absolute . referring now to the drawings wherein like reference numerals are used to identify identical or similar components in the various views , fig1 - 12 generally illustrate a particle damper 10 , 10 ′ and related components . in embodiments , particle damper 10 , 10 ′ may include a vessel 20 , 20 ′ a vessel flange 50 , a plate 60 , a seal 40 , a seal flange 64 , and / or at least one fastener 70 . in embodiments , vessel 20 , 20 ′ may be configured to contain one or more damping materials / contents , hereinafter referred to as loose particles 30 , 30 a , 30 b . in embodiments , seal 40 may be configured to engage and / or seal vessel 20 , 20 ′ and / or to retain loose particles 30 within vessel 20 , 20 ′. in embodiments , seal 40 may be configured to engage vessel flange 50 via seal flange 64 . as generally illustrated , for example in fig4 - 8 , seal 40 may include a sealing surface 42 and / or a plate 60 that may be configured to engage at least a portion of vessel 20 . in some embodiments , fastener 70 may secure vessel 20 via vessel flange 50 to seal flange 64 via one or more holes 52 and / or to a device ( e . g ., an engine ). in other embodiments , vessel 20 via vessel flange 50 may be connected to seal flange 64 via mechanical joining techniques ( e . g ., clinching , press - joining , sonic welding ). fig3 and 9 generally illustrate a vessel 20 of a particle damper 10 . vessel 20 may be constructed of a ductile material ( e . g ., steel ) such that vessel 20 may be formed using suitable techniques ( e . g ., drawing , stamping ). in embodiments , vessel 20 of a particle damper 10 may be constructed of a moldable material ( e . g ., a polymer and / or composite ). in embodiments , vessel 20 may be formed using various suitable techniques ( e . g ., injection molding ). in embodiments , vessel 20 may be configured in shapes that , for example , may conform to intended environment or surroundings ( e . g ., an engine compartment ). in embodiments , vessel 20 ′ may be formed in a complex ( e . g ., multiple - sided , variable - sided , non - cylindrical ) shape , as shown in fig1 . in embodiments , vessel 20 , 20 ′ may be configured to avoid and / or minimize contact with portions of a device ( e . g ., an engine ) and / or device components that may be attached to and / or in proximity to the device ( e . g ., engine - driven accessories , intake / exhaust components , control systems , and / or cooling systems ). it should be understood that particle damper 10 , 10 ′ may be used ( e . g ., attached ) to other devices and / or systems that may experience vibration and / or other undesired movement and that the term “ engine ” is used herein merely as an example of but one non - limiting application for particle damper 10 , 10 ′. in embodiments , vessel 20 , 20 ′ may be constructed or formed via a drawn stamping of a ductile material ( e . g ., steel ). in embodiments , the configuration ( e . g ., size and / or shape ) of vessel 20 , 20 ′ may be affected and / or impacted , at least in part , by the intended installation environment ( e . g ., surroundings ). for example and without limitation , vessel 20 , 20 ′ may be configured or shaped ( e . g ., contoured ) in a non - cylindrical and / or multi - sided form to facilitate use and / or placement at a desired location and / or orientation . the desired location and / or orientation may be determined using computer analysis ( e . g ., finite element analysis ) and / or testing ( e . g ., vibration testing ). in embodiments , components of particle damper 10 , 10 ′, such as , but not limited to , vessel flange 50 , may be designed and / or configured ( e . g ., sized and shaped ) to be mounted and / or fit in and / or around adjacent objects , that may , for example , include one or more engine components . fig1 a , 2b , 3 , and 9 generally illustrate a vessel 20 of an embodiment of a particle damper 10 that may include a vessel flange 50 . in embodiments , vessel flange 50 may be formed together with vessel 20 , such as , but not limited to , via a drawing operation . additionally and / or alternatively , vessel flange 50 may be included in the formation of vessel 20 via other processes ( e . g . welding , stamping ). in embodiments , vessel flange 50 may include one or more holes 52 . in embodiments , holes 52 may be configured to receive one or more fasteners 70 that may join vessel 20 and / or vessel flange 50 to seal 40 and / or seal flange 64 . in embodiments , holes 52 may permit the use of one or more fasteners 70 ( e . g ., bolts and nuts , screws ). additionally and / or alternatively , holes 52 may be substituted with ( e . g ., replaced by ) other attachment devices and / or techniques ( e . g ., welding , riveting , adhesives , clinching , press - joining ). in embodiments , vessel flange 50 may also include additional holes 52 that may permit vessel 20 of particle damper 10 to be secured ( e . g ., affixed to ) a surface , such as a surface of an engine . again , as used herein , the term “ engine ” refers to not only engines but also to any other parts or components that may reside in or along or may be attached to , for example , an engine , an engine compartment , or a vehicle driveline or compartment . holes 52 of vessel flange 50 may align with ( e . g ., correspond to ) holes 62 of seal flange 64 ( as shown in fig2 a 2 b , 4 - 8 , 11 , and 12 ). in embodiments , at least one hole 52 may join vessel flange 50 and seal flange 64 and / or be configured to secure particle damper 10 to a device ( e . g ., an engine ). it should be understood that holes 52 and 62 and / or fasteners 70 may be substituted with , or supplemented by , other suitable connection devices and / or systems , such as , without limitation , adhesives , rivets , and / or welding . fig2 a and 2b generally illustrate a vessel 20 of an embodiment of a particle damper 10 that may be configured to receive loose particles 30 . in embodiments , vessel 20 may include and / or be treated with a corrosion - resistant or other coating ( not shown but may comprise , e . g ., galvanizing or other surface treatment , and / or one or more films or insert ) on the inside and / or outside of vessel 20 . in embodiments , the coating may reduce and / or minimize undesired sound ( s ) that may be produced via the movement of loose particles 30 disposed within vessel 20 . in embodiments , the coating that may reinforce ( e . g ., strengthen ) vessel 20 and / or help it resist wear ( e . g ., abrasion ) that may result from the movement of loose particle 30 disposed within vessel 20 . in embodiments , a vessel 20 of a particle damper 10 may include loose particles 30 disposed and / or contained in a vessel 20 . loose particles 30 ( see , e . g ., fig2 a ) may , for example , include generally spherical particles , such as , but not limited to , ball bearings . in embodiments , loose particles 30 may be configured in other geometric shapes ( e . g ., cylinders ) and / or randomized shapes ( e . g ., a mixture of regular and / or irregular shapes ). in embodiments , loose particles 30 may be of substantially the same size ( e . g ., 1 . 9 mm diameter spheres ). in embodiments , loose particles 30 may be more than one size ( e . g ., 1 . 9 mm diameter spheres and 2 . 5 mm diameter spheres ). in embodiments , a vessel 20 of a particle damper 10 may include loose particles 30 in one or more forms and / or shapes . in an embodiment , particle damper 10 may include loose particles 30 a ( e . g ., 1 . 9 mm diameter spheres ) and loose particles 30 b ( e . g ., 2 . 5 mm diameter spheres ) shown in , for example , fig2 b . in an embodiment including loose particles 30 a and 30 b , the respective loose particles 30 a and 30 b may be present in equal amounts within vessel 20 . in another embodiment , loose particles 30 a and 30 b may be present in unequal amounts ( e . g ., 35 % loose particles 30 a , 55 % loose particles 30 b , and 10 % air “ a ”). in other embodiments , a vessel 20 of a particle damper 10 may include loose particles in other / different shapes and / or sizes , such as loose particles 30 a ( e . g ., 1 . 9 mm diameter spheres ) and loose particles 30 b ( e . g ., 2 . 5 mm diameter cylinders ). in an embodiment including loose particles 30 a and 30 b , the respective loose particles 30 a and 30 b may be present in equal amounts within vessel 20 . in another embodiment , loose particles 30 a and 30 b may be present in unequal amounts ( e . g ., 40 % loose particles 30 a and 60 % loose particles 30 b ). it should be understood that loose particles 30 may be of more than one shape and / or size . it should also be understood that loose particles 30 may be configured in other ratios . in an embodiment , loose particles 30 may be spheres configured of metal ( e . g ., cast iron , stainless steel ), such as , but not limited to , ball bearings . alternatively , loose particles 30 may be cylinders configured of metal , such as , but not limited to , segments of wire and / or rods . in embodiments , loose particles 30 may , if appropriate , include polymers and / or composites . in embodiments , loose particles 30 may be configured with layers of materials , such as , but not limited to , a metal core coated with a polymer . in embodiments , loose particles 30 may include a mixture of shapes and / or configurations . for example and without limitation , loose particles 30 may include a combination ( e . g ., ratio ) of cast iron spheres to polymer coated cylinders . in embodiments , loose particles 30 may fill at least a portion of vessel 20 , such as , for example and without limitation , 90 % of the volume of vessel 20 . the remaining portion of vessel 20 , 10 % in this example , may include air “ a ” or some other fluid trapped or sealed ( e . g ., at atmospheric pressure ) within vessel 20 by a seal 40 . in embodiments , another medium may , additionally or alternatively , be included in vessel 20 . for example , an inert gas , such as nitrogen , may be included in vessel 20 along with loose particles 30 . an inert gas may help prevent and / or retard the formation of corrosion ( e . g ., deterioration ) of loose particles 30 . in embodiments , air “ a ” may be at a pressure higher or lower than atmospheric pressure . in embodiments , loose particles 30 may be deposited ( e . g ., poured ) into vessel 20 , 20 ′. in an embodiment , loose particles 30 may be poured into vessel 20 until the particle damper 10 is functionally full ( e . g ., no space is essentially remaining in the vessel 20 ). in an embodiment , loose particles 30 may be poured into vessel 20 , 20 ′ to a point less than full ( e . g ., 90 % full , 50 % full ) ( as shown in fig2 a and 2b , and fig1 , respectively ). in embodiments , a mixture of at least two types ( e . g ., shapes ) of loose particles 30 may be poured into vessel 20 . in embodiments , loose particles 30 may include a liquid / loose particle mixture ( e . g ., slurry ). in embodiments , loose particles 30 may comprise a semi - solid material . it should be understood that loose particles 30 may include other mixtures and / or types of material , including liquids , pastes , solutions , suspended particles , colloid mixtures . the examples described herein are merely exemplary and not limiting . in embodiments , loose particles 30 may be a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture , or a mixture of the two thereof . fig2 a , 2b , 4 - 8 , and 12 generally illustrate a seal 40 for an embodiment of particle damper 10 , 10 ′. in embodiments , seal 40 may be configured in a rubber material ( e . g ., ethylene propylene diene monomer ( epdm )) and / or natural rubber compounds , or a mixture thereof . in embodiments , seal 40 may be formed ( e . g ., over - molded ) with a seal plate 60 and / or a seal flange 64 . in embodiments , seal flange 64 may include one or more holes 62 . in embodiments , seal flange 64 may include one or more holes 62 that may generally correspond to ( e . g ., align with ) one or more corresponding holes 52 in vessel flange 50 . additionally and / or alternatively , seal plate 60 may include one or more holes 62 that may not correspond to one or more holes 52 in vessel flange 50 . in embodiments , one or more holes 62 of seal flange 64 may be used at least in part to secure particle damper 10 , 10 ′ to a device ( e . g ., an engine ). in embodiments , seal 40 of particle damper 10 , 10 ′ may include a sealing surface 42 ( as shown in fig6 , denoted by circle vii , and enlarged in fig7 ). in embodiments , sealing surface 42 may be configured to seal against ( e . g ., engage ) an interior surface of a vessel 20 , 20 ′. in embodiments , sealing surface 42 may be configured to deform and / or deflect against at least the interior surface of vessel 20 , 20 ′ ( as shown in fig2 a and 2b , and fig1 ), such that seal 40 and / or sealing surface 42 may prevent loose particles 30 from escaping vessel 20 , 20 ′ despite irregularities ( e . g ., manufacturing variations or fluctuations ) associated with a vessel 20 , 20 ′. in embodiments , seal 40 may include an adhesive ( e . g ., sealant ) that may be applied to engage vessel 20 . in embodiments , an adhesive may , in some instances , assist seal 40 and / or sealing surface 42 in preventing loose particles 30 from escaping vessel 20 despite irregularities ( e . g ., manufacturing variations and / or fluctuations ) associated with vessel 20 . in embodiments , a particle damper 10 may include a seal 40 . in embodiments , seal 40 may be comprised of a rubber , such as epdm rubber and / or a natural rubber material , or a mixture thereof . in embodiments , seal 40 may be formed using a molding apparatus ( e . g ., injection molding apparatus ). in embodiments , seal 40 may be formed using a die cutting or other suitable apparatus . in embodiments , seal 40 may include a plate 60 . in embodiments , plate 60 may be over - molded by seal 40 such that plate 60 is at least partially covered by ( e . g ., integrated with ) seal 40 . in embodiments , seal 40 may include ( e . g ., be integrated with ) a seal flange 64 . in embodiments , seal flange 64 may include one or more holes 62 . as detailed above , seal flange 64 may include one or more holes 62 that may generally correspond to ( e . g ., align with ) one or more corresponding holes 52 in vessel flange 50 . additionally and / or alternatively , seal plate 60 may include one or more holes 62 that may not correspond to one or more holes 52 in vessel flange 50 . in embodiments , seal 40 may be configured to engage vessel 20 , 20 ′ and / or vessel flange 50 via sealing surface 42 and / or seal flange 64 . the disclosure envisions and includes methods and methodologies that can permit a manufacturer of particle damper 10 to create an almost limitless number of configurations and / or geometries of particle damper 10 . for example and without limitation , a particle damper 10 ( including vessel 20 and seal 40 ) may be designed / configured to clear or “ fit ” within an engine compartment or various other environments in which a particle damper 10 may be utilized . moreover , the use of a seal 40 comprising a rubber ( or rubber - like ) mold bonded sealing system , such as disclosed herein , can help account for , or “ take up ,” manufacturing variations associated with components of particle damper 10 , while also providing a seal 40 from fluids or other materials that might corrode and / or otherwise detrimentally affect loose particles 30 inside a particle damper 10 . in an embodiment of the method / system , an environment ( e . g ., an engine compartment ) may be identified and the relevant data and dimensions can be obtained . a particle damper 10 ′— which may have a non - standard ( e . g ., non - cylindrical ) configuration — may be designed to be operationally disposed in the intended environment ( as shown in fig1 ). the vessel 20 , 20 ′ ( including vessel flange 50 ) and seal 40 ( including plate 60 and seal flange 64 ) may then be formed / produced ( e . g ., from drawn steel and mold bonded rubber , respectively ) to fit the intended environment . loose particles 30 may be added to the particle damper 10 , 10 ′ and the particle damper 10 , 10 ′ may be sealed and placed ( e . g ., installed ) into the intended environment . there are conventional applications for embodiments of particle damper 10 , 10 ′. however , an unusual ( e . g ., non - cylindrical ) shape may require the machining ( e . g ., manufacturing ) of components of particle damper 10 , 10 ′ such as vessel flange 50 and / or seal flange 64 that may have perfectly flat interfaces to seal loose particles 30 within vessel 20 , 20 ′ of particle damper 10 , 10 ′ and keep undesirable elements out of vessel 20 , 20 ′ of particle damper 10 , 10 ′. the present disclosure provides a system and method for forming simple shaped and / or complex ( e . g ., asymmetrical ) particle damper 10 , 10 ′ and its components as detailed herein , but without necessarily requiring the time and / or expense of machining and / or manufacturing that might otherwise be employed . although only certain embodiments have been described above with a certain degree of particularity , those skilled in the art could make numerous alterations to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the scope of this disclosure . all directional references ( e . g ., plus , minus , upper , lower , upward , downward , left , right , leftward , rightward , top , bottom , above , below , vertical , horizontal , clockwise , and counterclockwise ) are only used for identification purposes to aid the reader &# 39 ; s understanding of the present disclosure , and do not create limitations , particularly as to the position , orientation , or use of embodiments . joinder references ( e . g ., attached , coupled , connected , and the like ) are to be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between a connection of elements and relative movement between elements . as such , joinder references do not necessarily imply that two elements are directly connected / coupled and in fixed relation to each other . it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not limiting . changes in detail or structure may be made without departing from the invention as defined in the appended claims . any patent , publication , or other disclosure material , in whole or in part , that is said to be incorporated by reference herein is incorporated herein only to the extent that the incorporated materials does not conflict with existing definitions , statements , or other disclosure material set forth in this disclosure . as such , and to the extent necessary , the disclosure as explicitly set forth herein supersedes any conflicting material incorporated herein by reference . any material , or portion thereof , that is said to be incorporated by reference herein , but which conflicts with existing definitions , statements , or other disclosure material set forth herein will only be incorporated to the extent that no conflict arises between that incorporated material and the existing disclosure material . while one or more particular embodiments have been shown and described , it will be understood by those of skill in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present teachings .