US3778176A
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Hexagonal hollow elastomer sealing strips
Assignee: Brown Co D S
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Filing: 1971-07-22
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1991-07-22
Abstract
Abstract Elastomer seals embodying hexagonal tube with the internal elongated elastomer web structures characterized by elongated, inner webs joined together at their inner edges in the longitudinal axis of said tube and respectively intersecting the approximate mid-portion of the sides of said tube; useful for sealing concrete joints and other sealing applications, including automotive applications.
Inventors
- 👤 J Pax
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:27
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01C; E01C11/00; E01C11/02; E01C11/04; E01C11/10; E01C11/106; E01D; E01D19/00; E01D19/06; F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/02; F16J15/021; F16J15/022; F16J15/024; F16J15/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A joint which is sealed by having compressed between opposed faces of said joint an elastomer seal which in the uncompressed state comprises an elongated, elastomer, regular hexagonal tube having equal sides and equal angles having therein three inner, crossed webs extending across the tube and intersecting at their midpoints, the outer edges of the respective crossed webs intersecting and being integral with the respective six sides of said tube substantially along the respective longitudinal midlines of said sides, said seal in the compressed state between said faces having flattened, planar side walls, each side wall consisting of a pair of adjacent sides of said hexagon with the webs intersecting the four respective sides being bent, and the opposite two remaining sides of the hexagon having radially inward folds with the respective webs connected thereto being straight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A joint which is sealed by having compressed between opposed faces of said joint an elastomer seal which in the uncompressed state comprises an elongated, elastomer, regular hexagonal tube having equal sides and equal angles having therein three inner, crossed webs extending across the tube and intersecting at their midpoints, the outer edges of the respective crossed webs intersecting and being integral with the respective six sides of said tube substantially along the respective longitudinal midlines of said sides, said seal in the compressed state between said faces having flattened, planar side walls, each side wall consisting of a pair of adjacent sides of said hexagon with the webs intersecting the four respective sides being bent, and the opposite two remaining sides of the hexagon having radially inward folds with the respective webs connected thereto being straight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A joint as claimed in claim 1 wherein said joint is a pavement joint between contiguous slabs of pavement, said faces being the opposed sides of the contiguous slabs of pavement which are spaced to form said pavement joint.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A component of an automotive engine forming said opposed faces between which is compressed, as a sealing gasket therebetween, an elastomer seal as claimed in claim 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A component as claimed in claim 3 wherein said gasket is in the shape of a 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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |