US3201833A
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Sealing arrangement
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1963-08-22
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1983-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James G Bryson
- 👤 Raymond J Creech
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:01
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D23/00; F25D23/08; F25D23/082; F25D23/087; F25D17/00; F25D17/04; F25D17/042; F25D17/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A GASKET FOR AN ENCLOSURE MEMBER HAVING A REMOVABLE ACCESS COVER MEMBER COMPRISING: A FIRST EDGE PORTION ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS; A SECOND EDGE PORTION ADAPTED TO MAKE SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, EXTENSIBLE MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND EDGE PORTION; MAGNETIC MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GASKET FOR RETAINING SAID SECOND EDGE PORTION IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID OTHER MEMBER; RESTRAINING MEANS ADAPTED TO LIMIT EXTENSION OF SAID EXTENSIBLE MEANS, TO THEREBY FACILITATE OPENING OF SAID ACCESS COVER BY PROVIDING A LOCATION FOR RELIEF OF PRESSURE DIFFERENCE WHICH MAY EXIST ACROSS SAID ACCESS COVER AND FOR PROMOTION OF A PEELING SEPARATION BETWEEN SAID MAGNETIC MEANS AND SAID OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, SAID RESTRAINING MEANS BEING DISPOSED ALONG AN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID GASKET AND COMPRISING A RELATIVELY INELASTIC, FLEXIBLE, NARROW TAPE EXTENDING AT LEAST PARTIALLY ACROSS SAID GASKET BETWEEN SAID FIRST EDGE PORTION AND SAID SECOND EDGE PORTION OF SAID GASKET, SAID TAPWE HAVING A RELATIVELY SMALL WIDTH WITH RESPECT TO THE LENGTH OF SAID GASKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A GASKET FOR AN ENCLOSURE MEMBER HAVING A REMOVABLE ACCESS COVER MEMBER COMPRISING: A FIRST EDGE PORTION ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS; A SECOND EDGE PORTION ADAPTED TO MAKE SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, EXTENSIBLE MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND EDGE PORTION; MAGNETIC MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GASKET FOR RETAINING SAID SECOND EDGE PORTION IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID OTHER MEMBER; RESTRAINING MEANS ADAPTED TO LIMIT EXTENSION OF SAID EXTENSIBLE MEANS, TO THEREBY FACILITATE OPENING OF SAID ACCESS COVER BY PROVIDING A LOCATION FOR RELIEF OF PRESSURE DIFFERENCE WHICH MAY EXIST ACROSS SAID ACCESS COVER AND FOR PROMOTION OF A PEELING SEPARATION BETWEEN SAID MAGNETIC MEANS AND SAID OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, SAID RESTRAINING MEANS BEING DISPOSED ALONG AN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID GASKET AND COMPRISING A RELATIVELY INELASTIC, FLEXIBLE, NARROW TAPE EXTENDING AT LEAST PARTIALLY ACROSS SAID GASKET BETWEEN SAID FIRST EDGE PORTION AND SAID SECOND EDGE PORTION OF SAID GASKET, SAID TAPWE HAVING A RELATIVELY SMALL WIDTH WITH RESPECT TO THE LENGTH OF SAID GASKET.
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) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |