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Sealing system for connector

US7004638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2002
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3849
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sealing system for use with a sub-sea connector. The sealing system comprises an actuation sleeve retaining a ball valve within the exposed end of the sleeve and a valve control system connecting the ball valve to an actuation member and applying a force to the ball valve such that it is urged into a closed position. A biassing means controls the sealing force of the ball valve.

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