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US4868967A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1987
Grant dateSep 26, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53657
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A double-walled article in the form of a tube having a small volume filling of a friction-reducing liquid or solid between its two walls. The article is able to revolve over a substrate by relative sliding motion between its two walls, to provide environmental or electrical protection.

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