Particular Cross-sectional Seal Profile Patents (Class 277/644)
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Publication number: 20140087247Abstract: A sealing member and a battery comprising the sealing member are provided. The sealing member comprises a sealing part, an operation part having a supporting portion, an operation protrusion disposed on an upper surface of the supporting portion, and a deformable leg depending from a bottom surface of the supporting portion. The sealing member also comprises a connecting part connecting the sealing part and operation part. The sealing part has a maximum diameter greater than that of the connecting part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicants: BYD COMPANY LIMITED, SHENZHEN BYD AUTO R&D COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Xi Shen, Keli Yang, Xuefeng Zhang, Luxia Jiang, Jianhua Zhu
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Patent number: 8678399Abstract: A gasket is provided that forms a sealing connection between a pair of tubular members. The gasket comprises a first section shaped to fit within a recess of one of a pair of tubular members. The first section includes an anchor portion comprising first and second sides. The gasket further comprises a second section extending from the first section and is configured to make a sealing contact with the other of the tubular members. The gasket also includes at least one self-locating arm in a sealing contact within the recess and extending from one of the first or second sides of the anchor portion of the first section. The self-locating arm biases the first section such that the other of the first or second sides is in contact with the recess to form a sealing connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Springseal, Inc.Inventor: Mark Knapp
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Patent number: 8678754Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, an assembly for preventing fluid flow between turbine components includes a shim and a first woven wire mesh layer that includes a first surface coupled to a first side of the shim and a second surface of the woven wire mesh layer opposite the first surface. The assembly also includes a first outer layer coupled to the second surface of the woven wire mesh layer, where the first outer layer includes a high temperature non-metallic material.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Victor John Morgan, Rebecca Evelyn Hefner, Stephen Gerard Pope
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Patent number: 8668184Abstract: A double seat valve having a seat for cooperation with two valve disks which are linearly adjustable relative to each other and together relative with respect to the seat, for a seat valve function and a sliding valve function, each of the valve disks containing a ring seal with an elastic sealing ring in a ring groove, both sealing rings being manufactured with the same shapes and dimensions, each sealing ring being positioned in the ring groove with a backup ring, and both sealing rings being arranged in rotational positions differing with respect to the respective sealing function relative to the direction of adjustment of the valve disks.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Krones AGInventor: Martin Sauer
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Patent number: 8662504Abstract: A tight-seal construction provided with a metal seal and a holding plate composed of a thin plate having a through window portion. A hitching concave peripheral groove is formed on a peripheral face of the metal seal, and the metal seal is held by the holding plate having a claw portion hitching to the concave peripheral groove and provided with a strap elastic portion protruding from an inner peripheral end edge of the through window portion as to freely and elastically deform in axial directions and radial directions.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takahiro Kariya, Satoshi Tohdoh
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Patent number: 8663737Abstract: The present disclosure provides substrates having a lubricious coating thereon. The substrate may be flexible and include, in embodiments, a medical device. The lubricious coating, in embodiments, is applied in a pattern so that the coating avoids delamination and/or fracturing which might otherwise occur as the substrate flexes and/or stretches.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Gregory G. Okoniewski
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Patent number: 8662557Abstract: A train axle assembly includes a train axle, a ring assembly coaxially mounted on the train axle and a structure operatively engaged by the ring assembly and mounted on the train axle. The ring assembly has an outer diameter and a main section adjacent the outer diameter. The ring assembly includes a projection extending axially from the main section which is located at a diameter less than the outer diameter of the ring assembly. The projection has a portion of a diameter contacting the train axle so that the ring assembly is affixed to the train axle to provide resistance to relative rotation and axial movement between the ring assembly and the train axial.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventors: John E Rode, Sean E. Strait
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Patent number: 8657299Abstract: Mounting rings and methods for mounting structures to shafts are provided. The rings and methods may be used to mount other rings or housings to a shaft. The rings are characterized by having flexible inner diameters that can deflect under a radial load. The radial deflection of the inner diameter permits the rings to deflect and engage an outer diameter of a shaft. The engagement of the rings with a shaft provides at least some resistance to movement, for example, rotation and/or axial displacement, of the shaft relative to the ring and structure. In one aspect, the ring has a closed, hollow, construction, for example, a circular, oval, or polygonal closed, hollow construction. The ring may include a plurality of indentations, such as slots, on the inside diameter of the ring that may relieve at least some of the circumferential stress in the ring. Methods for using the rings to mount a structure to a shaft are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2004Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventors: John E. Rode, Sean E. Strait
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Patent number: 8651497Abstract: A seal assembly has a first seal member, a second seal member, and a third seal member. The first seal member has a wear surface that contacts a first wall of the cavity at two sealing locations. The second seal member has a wear surface that contacts a second wall of the cavity at two sealing locations. The third seal member extends between and resiliently connects the first seal member to the second seal member.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Susan M. Tholen, Paul M. Lutjen
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Publication number: 20140042714Abstract: A high-pressure sealing ring for hydraulic assemblies has a substantially—“L”—shaped body with a leg and foot, where an external heel-portion is designed to provide a “rolling” line of sealing contact with the seat in the cylinder or piston in which it is seated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: John Wentworth Bucknell
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Patent number: 8635851Abstract: This grid thrust reverser cover comprises a seal support and a seal mounted in this support by means of two fastening lugs, this seal being capable of interacting with a diversion edge of this thrust reverser. At least one of the said lugs is turned up and the said support has a section matching that defined by the said lugs.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: AircelleInventors: Guy Vauchel, Eric Lecossais, Frederic Zoonekyndt
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Patent number: 8628096Abstract: An annular seal for sealing between a cylindrical probe and a bore includes a radially inward-facing sealing portion having a first contact height, a radially outward-facing sealing portion having a second contact height, where the first contact height is greater than the second contact height. The seal further includes a vertical-loading portion, and a sloped deformation portion that extends between the vertical-loading portion and the radially outward-facing sealing portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Carl E. Fonville
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Patent number: 8628094Abstract: A metal seal to improve sealing function by increasing contact pressure under a final assembly state with keeping low fastening force. A metal seal of block shape has a first contact convex portion, a middle base portion, and a second contact convex portion. The first contact convex portion and the second contact convex portion are quarter-circular.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Satoshi Tohdoh, Takahiro Kariya
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Patent number: 8628095Abstract: A gasket loop includes a gasket shape with a first portion characterized by a cross-sectional view. The first portion in the cross-sectional view includes a substantially elongated body characterized by a height, a first end characterized by a height, a tip, a width enlarged relative to the body, and a tapered backside. The tapered backside is integral with the body. The first portion in the cross-sectional view additionally includes a distal second end connected to the body. A fluid-pressure joint assembly and a method of sealing such a joint via the gasket loop are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Curt R. Danielewicz, Manmeet S. Pannu, James B. Hicks
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Patent number: 8622398Abstract: A seal assembly capable of low temperature service is disclosed. It features upper and lower metallic backup rings that are specially shaped to act as a spring to keep the sidewalls of such rings in contact with the inside and outside surfaces to be sealed to prevent extrusion of the seal material even in low temperature situations. Inner and outer grooves are provided. O-ring seals, used for the ID of the seal, are manufactured to have a slightly greater diameter than the groove into which they will be installed. The greater length provides stored energy to promote sealing functionality in cold temperature situations. The O-rings used for the OD of the seal are manufactured to have a slightly smaller diameter than the groove into which they will be installed. The shorter length provides stored energy to promote sealing functionality in cold temperature situations.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Kendall E. Keene, John C. Vicic
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Patent number: 8623145Abstract: A seal for sealing an interface between a container and a lid of a process chamber. The seal comprises a first seal element and a second seal element that are arranged to seal the interface in series, with the second seal element being situated to encounter processing activity upstream of the fist seal element. The first seal element has a deflectable portion and a protrusion extending radially from the deflectable portion. The second seal element has a radially extending recess in which the protrusion of the first seal element is received. The protrusion and recess interlock to restrict separation and/or rotation of the first and second seal elements. Inclined surfaces of the first seal element interact with the second seal element to apply axial sealing forces to sealing surfaces of the second seal member.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Don Bowman, Stephen Coppola, Kenneth W. Cornett, Dan Funke, Julian Kamibayashiyama, Jeff Navarro, Jeremy M. Payne, Donald J. Peterson, Douglas C. Schenk
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Patent number: 8616558Abstract: An overlay component (such as a seal) is provided for mounting to an elongated vehicle structure (such as a door check link) without passing the overlay over the end of the structure. The overlay component has a first body section and a second body section comprised of resilient material. The first body section has a first structure receiving portion and a first interlocking portion. The second body section has a second interlocking portion complementary with the first interlocking portion. The first and second interlocking portions resiliently deform as they are interlocked while the elongated vehicle structure is being received by the first structure receiving portion, thereby retaining the overlay component on the elongated vehicle structure without adhesives or fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: David R. Fischer
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Patent number: 8613451Abstract: The present invention provides a cloth seal for use with turbine components. The cloth seal may include a number of cloth layers, a shim positioned between the cloth layers, and an end seal positioned at an end of the cloth layers so as to block a leakage flow path through at least one of the cloth layers.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Omprakash Samudrala, Neelesh Nandkumar Sarawate
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Patent number: 8597763Abstract: In the case of an element for sealing or reinforcing a cavity of a structural element, in particular of a vehicle, the element comprises a base element a foamable part, and an opening for receiving a penetrating element. A wing is arranged on the base element, the opening is open at the side and an actuator which moves the wing when the penetrating element is introduced is arranged on the wing.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Sika Technology AGInventors: Marco Lehmann, Nicolas Brichet, Marcel Meister, Michael Koller
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Patent number: 8590902Abstract: A seal member internally seals a depressurized chamber constructed by joining a plurality of plates. The seal member includes a linear portion for sealing a linear joint of the depressurized chamber and a loop portion for sealing around a corner of the depressurized chamber by being pressed against internal walls of the plates forming the corner. The loop portion is arranged to enclose the corner of the depressurized chamber. The loop portion is fixed by using a support block held at the corner and a corner pressing member joined to the plates forming the corner. The loop portion is secured between a support surface of the support block and the corner pressing member.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Tokyo Electron LimitedInventor: Youhei Yamada
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Patent number: 8562000Abstract: A seal strip (54) with a central relatively thin portion (68) and first and second thicker side portions (70, 72) that may be wedge-shaped adjacent the central portion. Each side portion may be formed of a linear array of base-in prisms (56), where each prism includes a base adjacent and normal to the central portion, and a thickness tapering distally toward an adjacent edge of the seal strip. The base-in prisms of each side portion may be separated by transverse slots (55) along the length of the strip. The transverse slots of the first side portion may be unaligned with the transverse slots of the second side portion along the length of the strip. A retention pin (58) may extend normally from an end of the seal strip. The seal strip may be mounted in tapered slots (49) of a gas turbine transition exit frame (48).Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.Inventors: Frank Moehrle, Andrew R. Narcus, John Carella, Jean-Max Millon Sainte-Claire
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Patent number: 8556578Abstract: A flexible seal having an X-shaped cross section that forms four contact points on four contact surfaces of two opposed seal slots. The flexible seal is used for a component in which the two seal slots undergo a large deflection such that the opposed slots are not aligned and a rigid seal will not form an adequate seal. The flexible seal can be used in a component of a combustor or a turbine in a gas turbine engine where opposed seal slots undergo the large deflection during operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert L Memmen, John A Fedock, James P Downs
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Patent number: 8556214Abstract: A panel assembly for an aircraft including a panel having an upper aerodynamic surface and a leading edge, and a hinge fitting connected to an underside of the panel, defining a hinge line for the direction of rotation of the panel. The upper surface of the leading edge has an arcuate portion centered about the hinge line, and has an upturned portion forward of the arcuate portion. The panel assembly is pivotally connected to its hinge fitting to the trailing edge of the fixed wing portion and rotatable between a first position wherein the upper surfaces of the fixed wing portion and the panel are substantially flush, and a second position wherein the panel is rotated downwardly from the first position. A seal member attached to the trailing edge of the fixed wing portion, has a lower surface which seals against the upper surface of the panel during its movement.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventors: Jon McAlinden, Eric Wildman
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Publication number: 20130257044Abstract: The present invention introduces a metal seal flange assembly for a vacuum system. A new designed metal gasket has a crosses-section shape of irregular quadrangle with two sharp angle forms by the longer base and legs. The long base of the irregular quadrangle is the vertical inner wall of the metal gasket. A preferred cross section shape of the metal gasket is trapezoid or isosceles trapezoid. this design can reduce the normal force applied to the metal seal flange assembly and reduce the number of bolts used in a limit working space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Hermes Microvision, Inc.Inventors: Qingpo XI, Tao LI, Feng CAO, Fumin HE, Zhongwei CHEN
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Patent number: 8544852Abstract: A torsion seal is provided and includes a first section, a second section and a torsion section connected at opposite end portions thereof to the first and second sections and having a central portion extending between the opposite end portions to absorb differential thermal growth of vessels to which the first and second sections are coupled.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Sheo Narain Giri
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Publication number: 20130234406Abstract: Stackable lids for a container each include a top surface facing generally in a first direction and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction. Pivotable wing portions extend from each side edge of the lid and each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge. The wing portions are moveable between engaged and disengaged positions, and an inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with a rim of the container. The lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction. Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another when the lids are stacked.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Travis S. Harvey, Steven M. Grider, Justin M. Smyers
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Publication number: 20130233753Abstract: Stackable lids for a container each include a top surface facing generally in a first direction and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction. Pivotable wing portions extend from each side edge of the lid and each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge. The wing portions are moveable between engaged and disengaged positions, and an inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with a rim of the container. The lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction. Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another when the lids are stacked.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Travis S. Harvey, Steven M. Grider, Justin M. Smyers
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Patent number: 8531834Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member includes a perimeter portion. Defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members and may be configured for engaging a third clasping mechanism, such as a locking comb or wedge feature. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shockproof and/or water tight seal.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.Inventor: Gary Rayner
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Patent number: 8511691Abstract: A conduit coupling system, sealing device, bell and method of use are disclosed herein. The system comprises at least two piping components, and a sealing device. A first component has a bell and a second component has a spigot, the spigot is adapted to mate with the bell. The bell comprises a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the first component. The bell has a concave annular inner surface and a diameter of the annular inner surface adjacent to the first end of the bell is greater than a diameter of the annular inner surface adjacent to the second end of the bell. The sealing device comprises a locking segment comprising a convex outer surface and a K-type gasket coupled to a locking segment or a non-restraining anti-extrusion segment. The sealing device is adapted to fit between the bell and the spigot.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Mueller International, LLPInventors: William W. Holmes, IV, William H. Owen
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Patent number: 8511937Abstract: The invention relates to improved water control gates and related inflatable actuators, and associated sealing, manufacture and operation apparatus and methods. Advancements in technologies related to air fitting design, inflated bladder stress relief, inflatable bladder strength enhancement, water gate related slide friction mitigation, abutment and other impounded water seals, gate panel fabrication, traffic accommodating water impoundment structures, and water gate panel system operation efficiency, as well as nappe aeration, hinges, and bladder manufacture technology are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventors: Henry K. Obermeyer, Robert D. Eckman, Taewon Mo
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Patent number: 8511972Abstract: A seal member for use in a channel between a transition seal structure and a vane seal structure in a gas turbine engine. The seal member includes a spring member and a sheathing assembly. A first end of the spring member is affixed to either the transition seal structure or the vane seal structure. The second end is free to move within the channel. The sheathing assembly includes a main body and a plate portion. The main body surrounds the spring member and is affixed to the second end thereof. The plate portion extends from the main body and is adapted to extend toward the other of the transition seal structure and the vane seal structure. The spring member provides a bias on the sheathing assembly such that the plate portion engages the other of the transition seal structure and the vane seal structure to limit leakage through the channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.Inventor: Muzaffer Sutcu
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Publication number: 20130210952Abstract: The invention proposes a sealing shell (101) for partially bounding and for sealing a cavity (111), the sealing shell having a foam mold side and a tool carrier side, wherein the sealing shell is made of a material that is compressed when the cavity is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Otto Wiesmayer
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Publication number: 20130200570Abstract: A carbon seal assembly includes a carbon seal element disposed about a central axis and that extends between a first end and a second end. The carbon seal element includes an inner step surface at an axial distance H1 with regard to the first end. An o-ring is adjacent to the inner step surface. The o-ring includes a cross-section diameter D2 such that a ratio H1/D2 is between 1.60-1.73.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Paul T. Litis, David J. Avery, Gregory P. Smith, John Gunn, David L. Kurtz, Kevin Brut
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Patent number: 8490513Abstract: A cable gland and gasket ring assembly includes a gasket ring and a cable gland formed of a shell, a collar, a packing ring and a connection ring for securing a cable, or, a cable and a flexible conduit, to a junction box. The gasket ring is an annular member, having a first end face, a second end face opposing the first end face, a plurality of annular ribs concentrically arranged on the first end face and an annular convex portion located on the second end face. The connection ring has a stop flange segment, a first connection ring segment extended from one side of the stop flange for holding the gasket ring, an outer thread located on the first connection ring segment for fastening to a junction box, a recessed portion on the stop flange segment for receiving the annular convex portion of the gasket ring and a tapered inner surface located on the inside of the stop flange segment for stopping against a tapered outside surface of the packing ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: AVC Industrial Corp.Inventor: Jiun Wei Chiou
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Patent number: 8486525Abstract: An application for an arced sealing tape has a bottom interfaced to an inner wall. The surface of the inner wall that is closest to a center point of the arc has an adhesive and the bottom surface of the bottom also has an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Inventor: David G. Segur
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Patent number: 8475139Abstract: A method and apparatus for a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) jet pump slip joint internal seal for an interface between an inlet mixer and a diffuser of a jet pump assembly. The internal seal effectively mitigates leakage and slip joint flow induced vibration (FIV) between the inlet mixer and diffuser to reduce damage to many of the jet pump assembly components. A metallic seal of the slip joint internal seal flares out to conform the internal seal to a range of gap sizes, and compresses or springs back to nominal dimensions as thermal expansion and contraction occurs. The internal seal is self-expanding/self-tightening, as the internal seal flares further outward as a result of the internal pressure caused by flowing fluids in an operating jet pump assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLCInventors: Robin D. Sprague, Lee J. Andre
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Patent number: 8475140Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, first and second scroll members, and a first annular seal. The first scroll member may be supported within the shell and may include a first end plate having a first spiral wrap extending from a first surface thereof and a second surface having an annular groove therein. The annular groove may include a first portion having a first depth and a second portion disposed radially inwardly relative to the first portion and having a second depth that is less than the first depth. The second scroll member may be supported within the shell and may include a second end plate having a second spiral wrap extending therefrom and meshingly engaged with the first spiral wrap. The first annular seal may be positioned within the annular groove.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Seibel, Michael M. Perevozchikov, Norman Beck
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Patent number: 8454026Abstract: The present invention concerns a system for sealing between a rock processing equipment, such as a vibrating screen and a stationary cover or other part. A sealing strip is arranged between the vibrating screen and the stationary cover. The sealing strip is attached to snap profiles fixed to the vibrating screen and the stationary cover, respectively. The sealing strip is fixed to the snap profiles by means of grip strips. The sealing strip is placed slanted in relation to the sides of the vibrating screen and stationary cover, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Sandvik Intellectual Property ABInventor: Mats Malmberg
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Patent number: 8444152Abstract: A spring seal assembly includes a first plate and a second plate. One or more spring elements are located between the first plate and the second plate and compressible therebetween. The spring seal assembly is insertable into a gap between two adjacent components such that at least one of the first plate and the second plate at least partially block a flow between the two adjacent components while exerting a force on the two adjacent components to prevent vibration of the seal in the gap. A method of sealing between adjacent components includes at least partially compressing a spring seal assembly. The spring seal assembly is inserted into the gap and allowed to expand in the gap thereby at least partially blocking a flow between the two adjacent components while exerting a force on the two adjacent components to prevent vibration of the seal in the gap.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Onika Misasha Kerber, David Richard Johns
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Patent number: 8439368Abstract: A known gland 11 includes first and second members 12 and 13. Prior art seals 33 (FIGS. 1A and 1B), 40 (FIG. 2A and 2B) or 50 (FIG. 3) can be used to seal the gland 11. Also, a novel, double acting, over center cone, articulating compression seal 60 (FIGS. 4 and 5) can be used to seal the gland 11. The seal 60 includes a base 61, an articulating compression arm 62, and a rocker 63. The arm 62 is connected to the base 61 at one hinge region 73 and to the rocker 63 at another hinge region 83. The articulating compression arm 62 is cone shaped, and the cone inverts as the seal 60 is displaced from a relaxed position (FIG. 4) to a sealed position (FIG. 5). The rocker 63 extends radially and longitudinally in the relaxed position and extends longitudinally in the sealing position.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Darron G. Peddle, Edward Bruce Whithead
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Publication number: 20130113168Abstract: A gasket assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a seal portion defining outer surfaces for providing sealing contact and a bias portion defining inner structures that are spaced apart from the seal portion for biasing the outer surfaces into sealing contact. The gasket further includes end portions disposed at ends of the seal portion that including a material thickness greater than a thickness of the bias portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Paul M. Lutjen, Michael S. Stevens
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Patent number: 8435405Abstract: A sealing grommet for a fluid filter is provided. The sealing grommet includes a central portion defining an aperture; a flange portion integrally formed with the central portion, the flange portion extending outwardly from an outer periphery of the central portion, wherein a first portion of the central portion extends away from the flange portion in a first direction and a second portion of the central portion extends away from the flange portion in a second direction, the first direction being opposite to the second direction; and a first protrusion disposed on the first portion, the first protrusion being disposed on an inner surface of the central portion defining the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Fram Group IP LLCInventor: Zafar Hussain
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Patent number: 8434628Abstract: A cover device includes a cover plate having at least one recessed section defining an internal volume. A separating element is inserted in the recessed section and delimits the internal volume. The separating element is configured to permit the internal volume to fluidly communicate through the separating element. At least an edge portion of the cover plate is provided with a sealing element for abutment on an opposing surface of a structure to be sealed by the cover device. The sealing element is disposed at least along an edge of the recessed section and fixedly connects the cover plate with the separating element in a sealed manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
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Patent number: 8429916Abstract: A combustor for a turbine engine is provided. The combustor includes a first liner and a second liner forming a combustion chamber. The combustion chamber is configured to receive an air-fuel mixture for combustion therein and having a longitudinal axis that defines axial and radial directions. The first liner is a first dual walled liner having a first hot wall facing the combustion chamber and a first cold wall that forms a first liner cavity with the first hot wall, the first liner cavity having first and second ends. A first liner seal is configured to seal the second end of the first liner cavity and to accommodate relative movement of the first hot wall and first cold wall generally in the axial and radial directions.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Nagaraja S. Rudrapatna, Paul Yankowich, Amy Hanson
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Patent number: 8429919Abstract: The present invention provides a hula seal for use with a combustor. The hula seal includes a number of legs that define a number of slots. The slots may include a number of expansion slots.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Karthick Kaleeswaran, Ganesh Pejawar Rao
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Patent number: 8414705Abstract: A seal mechanism that can prevent the occurrence of corrosion and abnormal discharge. The seal mechanism is disposed between first and second structural members having opposing surfaces. A first seal trench and a second seal trench are formed respectively in a first opposing surface of the first structural member and in a second opposing surface of the second structural member. A first seal member and a second seal member are housed respectively in the first and second seal trenches. The first seal member and the second seal member are brought into pressure contact with each other. These seal trenches have a first seal surface and a second seal surface from which aluminum is exposed, and further have first shut-off surface disposed between the first opposing surface and the first seal surface and a second shut-off surface disposed between the second opposing surface and the second seal surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Tokyo Electron LimitedInventor: Yusuke Nakagawa
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Patent number: 8408558Abstract: An annular seal for use in sliding or translating applications is provided. An annular can comprises a metallic material formed into a ring. One or more ribs are disposed about an inner surface or an outer surface wall of the ring where the ribs provide a sliding sealing surface smaller having a reduced contact area relative to the width of the ring wall. The sliding sealing surface provides a seal against one or more sliding members. The rib-wall structure forms a circular beam providing greater structural integrity to the seal than would otherwise be possible.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Jetseal, Inc.Inventors: Rex Reum, Steven Douglas Hudlet, Timothy J. Rammel
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Patent number: 8398090Abstract: A spring loaded seal assembly is disclosed for sealing a gap between adjacent turbine components. The seal assembly may generally include a turbine seal and a spring member. The turbine seal may extend between the adjacent turbine components and may be configured to seal the gap defined between the turbine components. The spring member may be configured to engage the turbine seal so as to maintain the seal in sealing engagement with the adjacent turbine components.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kevin Weston McMahan, Mehmet Demiroglu, Timur Rustamovich Repikov
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Publication number: 20130065158Abstract: Provided is a gasket which can improve a handling property of the gasket by enhancing a rigidity of a carrier, can secure a space saving without increasing a thickness of the gasket, and can improve a yield ratio of a resin material, in the gasket of a type that a gasket body is integrated with the resin carrier. A planar gasket used by being pinched between two members superposed with each other has a gasket body achieving a seal action, and a carrier retaining the gasket body, the carrier is formed as a predetermined planar shape by a metal mold with a resin material, and is formed as a stepped shape by setting a partial portion which is superposed with the gasket body on a plane to a thin portion, and setting the other portion which is not superposed with the gasket body on the plane to a thick portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: NOK CORPORATIONInventors: Takeshi Masaka, Yoshihiro Kurano, Shotaro Koga
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Publication number: 20130049308Abstract: A gasket includes a plurality of corner sections each having a cross-section having a width of at least a first dimension. A plurality of deformable sections are disposed between a pair of the plurality of corner sections, each of the plurality of deformable sections having a cross-section having a width less than the first dimension and having a curved shape that is deformable to a straight shape in its installed condition. The deformable sections allow the gasket to be formed with a smaller molding footprint than the assembled gasket shape and the plurality of corner sections have a same angled orientation in its installed and un-installed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: FREUDENBERG-NOK GENERAL PARTNERSHIPInventors: Daniel Raillard, Paul F. Hailey