Gasket with multiple seal rings
US10400923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L23/22
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gasket capable of sealing against multiple sealing surfaces, comprising an inner seal ring for sealing against inner sealing surfaces, an outer seal ring for sealing against outer sealing surfaces, one or more intermediate seal rings for sealing against one or more intermediate sealing surfaces, and a connector member for connecting the inner seal ring, one or more intermediate seal rings and the outer seal ring. In some embodiments, the gasket includes a retaining feature for securing the gasket in place and a removal feature for removing the gasket. In some embodiments, the various components of the gasket (e.g., seal rings, connector members, retaining feature, etc.) are composed of different materials (e.g., metal, metal alloy, plastic, rubber, ceramic and/or glass).
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