Penetration limiting gland and metal gasket
US5433454A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2014 |
Classification
- 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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