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US3109659A
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Demountable seal assembly
Assignee: Gits Bros Mfg Co
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Filing: 1960-10-17
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1980-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Remi J Gits
- 👤 Dale J Warner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:25
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/34; F16J15/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A SEALING UNIT FOR PROVIDING A SEAL FOR A ROTATING MEMBER COMPRISING A CARRIER RING HAVING A SEALING MEMBER MOUNTED THEREON FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH A ROTATING SEALING FACE ON A ROTATING MEMBER, A CASING RING SURROUNDING THE CARRIER RING, A SPRING BETWEEN THE CASING RING AND CARRIER RING FOR URGING THE CARRIER RING AND SEALING MEMBER TOWARD A SEALING POSITION, AN INWARDLY EXTENDING FIRST FLANGE ON SAID CASING RING, SAID FIRST FLANGE FORMED WITH GAPS SEPARATING FLANGE PORTIONS, AND AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING SECOND FLANGE ON THE CARRIER RING, SAID SECOND FLANGE FORMED WITH GAPS THEREBETWEEN SEPARATING FLANGE PORTIONS, SAID SECOND FLANGE PORTIONS LOCKED BEHIND SAID FIRST FLANGE PORTIONS IN A LOCKED POSITION OF SAID RINGS, SAID CASING AND CARRIER RINGS RELATIVELY ROTATABLE TO ALIGN SAID FLANGE PORTIONS OF ONE RING WITH SAID GAPS OF THE OTHER RING FOR SEPARATING THE RINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A SEALING UNIT FOR PROVIDING A SEAL FOR A ROTATING MEMBER COMPRISING A CARRIER RING HAVING A SEALING MEMBER MOUNTED THEREON FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH A ROTATING SEALING FACE ON A ROTATING MEMBER, A CASING RING SURROUNDING THE CARRIER RING, A SPRING BETWEEN THE CASING RING AND CARRIER RING FOR URGING THE CARRIER RING AND SEALING MEMBER TOWARD A SEALING POSITION, AN INWARDLY EXTENDING FIRST FLANGE ON SAID CASING RING, SAID FIRST FLANGE FORMED WITH GAPS SEPARATING FLANGE PORTIONS, AND AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING SECOND FLANGE ON THE CARRIER RING, SAID SECOND FLANGE FORMED WITH GAPS THEREBETWEEN SEPARATING FLANGE PORTIONS, SAID SECOND FLANGE PORTIONS LOCKED BEHIND SAID FIRST FLANGE PORTIONS IN A LOCKED POSITION OF SAID RINGS, SAID CASING AND CARRIER RINGS RELATIVELY ROTATABLE TO ALIGN SAID FLANGE PORTIONS OF ONE RING WITH SAID GAPS OF THE OTHER RING FOR SEPARATING THE RINGS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |