Seal, method, and system
US12410673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/0887
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A seal includes a torque shoulder and a seal member complimentary to a concavity in the torque shoulder. A method for sealing a connection includes elastically deflecting a seal member, and contacting a torque shoulder with the seal member. The method further includes preventing further movement of a first component and a second component toward one another after contacting of the torque shoulder. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a downhole tool in the borehole, the tool including the seal described above.
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