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Spring back fire ring

US6719301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2001
Grant dateApr 13, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J2015/0862
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spring back fire ring is provided in a gasket assembly that is used for sealing combustion openings. In addition to the spring back fire ring, the gasket assembly includes a main gasket body and upper and lower gasket layers. The spring back fire ring has first and second ends. The first end is biased upwardly around the periphery of the combustion openings. The second end is positioned proximate to the main gasket body. In one embodiment, the second end is integral with the main gasket body.

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