Patent · US Expired

Protective sleeve

US5793829A · kind A · utility

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7References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1996
Grant dateAug 11, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A protective sleeve includes an outer member and an inner member slidable within the outer member. The outer member has a tubular portion with a first end and a second end, and an attachment assembly is located at the first end of the tubular portion. The outer member further includes a plurality of spring plungers secured to an inner wall of the outer member. The attachment assembly includes a collar and a drip skirt secured to the collar. The attachment assembly is threadedly engaged to the first end of the outer member tubular portion. The inner member includes a first end positioned within the outer member and a second end. At least a portion of the inner member extends from the second end of the outer member. The inner member is movable relative to the outer member. A plurality of spring plungers are secured to an outer wall of the inner member. The spring plungers extend between the outer member and the inner member.

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