Patent · US Expired

High strength crimp for flares

US6708620B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2002
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B4/22
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flare containment case is taught wherein the case has a end cap which is crimped into the sealed position with variously spaced crimps or indentations which may be machined in such a way as to increase and control the end cap release pressure.

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