Patents Assigned to Federal-Mogulk World Wide, Inc.
  • Shaft seal having independent sealing lips
    Patent number: 7464942
    Abstract: A shaft seal includes a rigid annular casing to which a body of elastomeric seal material is molded. At least one elastomeric seal lip is formed of the elastomeric material. A PTFE element is bonded to the elastomer material and is formed with an undercut overlying the PTFE element to provide a flex hinge to the PTFE element that is isolated and independent from a hinge of the elastomeric seal lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Federal-Mogulk World Wide, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Madigan