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Ion-beam assisted deposition of inorganic coatings for elastomeric seal wear resistance improvement

US7073611B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2004
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/108
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Elastomeric seals for use in drill bits on which an inorganic surface modification material has been deposited onto the surface of the elastomeric seals. Wear resistance of the seal at the dynamic surface is improved by providing support for the soft seal surface, by means of the inorganic atoms, against a harder surface.

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