Modified V seal with protrusions
US6286840A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N2350/06
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An knitted wire mesh seal, such as for use in catalytic converters, is provided with a plurality of protrusions to prevent complete nesting of adjacent seals. When packaged and shipped, seals that do not completely nest prevent accidental assembly of two seals.
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