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Penetration limiting gland and metal gasket

US5433454A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1994
Grant dateJul 18, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/917
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A leak-tight seal is formed by sandwiching a metal gasket between opposing annular ridges surrounding the port to be sealed. The gasket is of metal soft enough to be penetrated by the ridges and includes an annular flange disposed in grooves adjacent the ridges.

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