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Device having a hard seat support

US9212536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateJun 25, 2012
Grant dateDec 15, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/05
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device having a hard seat support disposed with a hard seat to reduce or prevent buckling, bursting, and/or permanent deformation of the hard seat that compromises the seal across the hard sealing surface and flapper sealing surface interface. The hard seat support may be positioned along an inner periphery of the hard seat or in direct contact with an outer periphery of the hard seat.

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