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Energized packing retainer

US9429241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2012
Grant dateAug 30, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87724
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a dual packing retainer and dual sealing ball valve for use generally in high pressure applications. Further disclosed herein are methods of detecting seal failure before the ball valve must be taken offline due to the presence of secondary or backup seals.

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