US3592480A
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Adjustable gasket
Assignee: ABB Norden Holding AB
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Filing: 1969-04-28
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-04-28
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable gasket for sealing the space between two flanges which are arranged at a certain distance from each other with the help of a first and a second spacer, comprising a ribbon of elastic material arranged between the two spacers and close to the second spacer, a resilient strip of steel or the like arranged between the first spacer and the ribbon close to the ribbon, a number of pressure means situated between the flanges and arranged to press the strip and the elastic ribbon against the second spacer.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Koranyi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/02; F16J15/06; F16J15/10; F16J15/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
Adjustable joint comprising two flanges which are arranged at a certain distance from each other with the help of a first and a second spacer arranged at a distance from each other, wherein a sealing strip of elastomeric material is arranged between the flanges and close to the second spacer and wherein a resilient strip is arranged between the flanges and between the sealing strip and the first spacer, and a plurality of means in the space between the resilient strip and the first spacer for adjustably pressing the resilient strip in the direction of the second spacer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
Adjustable joint comprising two flanges which are arranged at a certain distance from each other with the help of a first and a second spacer arranged at a distance from each other, wherein a sealing strip of elastomeric material is arranged between the flanges and close to the second spacer and wherein a resilient strip is arranged between the flanges and between the sealing strip and the first spacer, and a plurality of means in the space between the resilient strip and the first spacer for adjustably pressing the resilient strip in the direction of the second spacer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
Joint according to claim 1, wherein one pressing means comprises a block attached to one of the flanges and having a threaded hole through which a threaded screw passes, the end of which abuts the resilient strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
Joint according to claim 1, wherein said flanges and sealing strip extend around a corner and resilient strips are provided on both sides of the corner, a corner piece arranged to fill out the space between the ends of said resilient strips, the corner piece having two surfaces, each of which abuts a resilient strip and is parallel thereto, and having a radius of curvature of the inner surface which corresponds to the curve of the sealing strip at the corner when fully compressed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Joint according to claim 1, wherein said pressing means is attached to one of the flanges.
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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |