Patent · US Expired

Reclosable seams for fluid-tight applications

US4841603A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 1986
Grant dateJun 27, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45152
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An interlocking structure and a method of testing wherein the structure includes spaced interlocked rib and groove members with a compartment therebetween exposed to one side of each of the interlocked ribs and grooves and the ribs and grooves submerged beneath water while the compartment is pressurized with air so that any leakage past the interlocked rib and grooves will be detected by bubbles rising through the water.

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