Energizing element and methods of making and using the same

US12338897B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Gino L. Stevenheydens · Willebroek, BE
• Peter Aerts · Midland, US
• Shabarish Nunna · Ekeren, BE
• Herman M. Dubois · Duffel, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 18, 2023
• Grant date: Jun 24, 2025
• Expiry date: May 18, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16J15/3236
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An energizing element including: an energizing element body including an annular filament oriented about a central axis, the annular filament including a plurality of oscillations generally directed down the central axis, where at least one oscillation includes an internal circumferential void having a first circumferential width, WFV, and a second circumferential width, WSV, located at a different axial position along the oscillation, and where WFV≠WSV.