Penetration limiting gland and metal gasket
US5445393A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 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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