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Metal chevron axial seal

US9458691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2014
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/20
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A subterranean wellbore assembly includes an outer cylindrical wall and an inner cylindrical wall cooperatively defining an annular space. A seal assembly is disposed within the annular space. The seal assembly includes chevron seals. Each chevron seal includes a central portion and two axially and radially extending wing portions. Chevron seals may be of polymeric PEEK material or of nickel based material. Other seal assemblies may be arranged in the annular space in place of the seal assembly.

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