US3603618A
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Seal assembly
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-01
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A connector and seal assembly consisting of a ferrule within a rubber seal which, in turn, is surrounded by an adjustable band. Tightening of the band causes the rubber seal to be extruded outwardly from between the band and the ferrule.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael K Stratton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:39
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L25/00; F16L25/0018; F16L21/00; F16L21/002; F16L21/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In combination with two spaced-apart and substantially aligned conduits, at least one of which has a support means, a device comprising a tubular member having a longitudinal opening therethrough and defining a pair of open ends, said member being disposed with its open ends substantially aligned with said conduits and supported therebetween by said support means whereby fluid may pass therethrough from one conduit to the other, a sealing means around the outer periphery of said tubular member, and means for radially compressing said sealing means against said tubular member whereby said sealing means is extended beyond said ends into engagement with said conduits to provide a substantially fluidtight passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination with two spaced-apart and substantially aligned conduits, at least one of which has a support means, a device comprising a tubular member having a longitudinal opening therethrough and defining a pair of open ends, said member being disposed with its open ends substantially aligned with said conduits and supported therebetween by said support means whereby fluid may pass therethrough from one conduit to the other, a sealing means around the outer periphery of said tubular member, and means for radially compressing said sealing means against said tubular member whereby said sealing means is extended beyond said ends into engagement with said conduits to provide a substantially fluidtight passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the compressing means is an adjustable clamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the support means comprises bosses on the at least one face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the support means comprises a slot on at least one conduit, into which the device may be placed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sealing means comprises a rubber sealing element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sealing means comprises a sealing element having a longitudinal dimension at least equal to that of the length of said tubular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the comprising means is an adjustable clamp having a longitudinal dimension no greater than that of the length of said tubular member.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |