Patent · US Expired

Gasket for use with an air brake hose coupling member

US6024363A · kind A · utility

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12References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 20, 1996
Grant dateFeb 15, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 20, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L37/256
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gasket with a ramped entrance angle and a wide ceiling surface is provided for better alignment and sealing during coupling with another similar gasket. The gasket is for use in detachably connecting two similar coupling members on the ends of railroad car air brake hoses to form an airtight connection.

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