US3128104A
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Magnetic labyrinth-type seal for shafts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-15
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1981-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Teske Fritz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/34; F16J15/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A UNITARY SHAFT SEAL COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, INNER AND OUTER ANNULAR HOUSING RINGS, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID RINGS HAVING A PAIR OF AXIALLY SPACED ANNULAR GROOVES THEREIN, DISC MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OTHER OF SAID RINGS EXTENDING INTO SAID GROOVES TO FORM LONGITUDINALLY SPACED LABYRINTH SEALS, MEANS DEFINING A CHAMBER BETWEEN SAID DISC MEMBERS, A PERMANENT RING MAGNET HAVING A RADIAL MIRROR GROUND SURFACE IN SAID CHAMBER, A COOPERATING MAGNETIC RADIAL MIRROR GROUND SURFACE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OTHER RING SLIDABLY ABUTTING THE RADIAL MIRROR GROUND SURFACE OF SAID RING MAGNET TO FORM A SEAL, AND A FLEXIBLE CORRUGATED MEMBRANE IN SAID CHAMBER SEALINGLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID RING MAGNET AND SAID ONE HOUSING RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A UNITARY SHAFT SEAL COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, INNER AND OUTER ANNULAR HOUSING RINGS, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID RINGS HAVING A PAIR OF AXIALLY SPACED ANNULAR GROOVES THEREIN, DISC MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OTHER OF SAID RINGS EXTENDING INTO SAID GROOVES TO FORM LONGITUDINALLY SPACED LABYRINTH SEALS, MEANS DEFINING A CHAMBER BETWEEN SAID DISC MEMBERS, A PERMANENT RING MAGNET HAVING A RADIAL MIRROR GROUND SURFACE IN SAID CHAMBER, A COOPERATING MAGNETIC RADIAL MIRROR GROUND SURFACE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OTHER RING SLIDABLY ABUTTING THE RADIAL MIRROR GROUND SURFACE OF SAID RING MAGNET TO FORM A SEAL, AND A FLEXIBLE CORRUGATED MEMBRANE IN SAID CHAMBER SEALINGLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID RING MAGNET AND SAID ONE HOUSING RING.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |