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Seal assemblies

US6708984B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 26, 2000
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/125
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seal assembly comprising a main O-ring seal element for engaging in a fluid tight manner opposed surfaces of two objects to be sealingly connected together and a barrier element positioned to protect all or a substantial portion of the surface of the main O-ring seal element against contact by the fluid when passing through the seal assembly from one object to the other object.

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