US4188038A
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Seal arrangement for intersecting conduits
Assignee: United States Department of Energy
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Filing: 1968-04-10
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1988-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A seal arrangement in which two intersecting conduits are sealed from each other. A sleeve insert is locked in a sealed relationship within one conduit enclosing the openings of the intersecting conduit.
Inventors
- 👤 Friedrich E. Goedicke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:46
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/04; F16L55/045; F16L55/05; F16L55/052; F16L55/053; F16L55/054
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A seal assembly for sealing first and second intersecting conduits from each other, comprising: a housing containing the conduits, the first conduit having an inwardly protruding wall section intersected by the second conduit, the ends of the protruding wall section defining first and second shoulders; a stationary sleeve in the first conduit, said sleeve having a central portion narrower than the protruding wall section of the first conduit, and first and second end portions of larger external diameter than the central portion, each end portion being placed adjacent to one of the shoulders of said protruding wall section, the first end portion having attached to it a threaded extension and the second end portion having a flange at its outer extremity; a first flexible sealing means surrounding the first end portion of the sleeve and abutting the first shoulder of said protruding wall section; a second flexible sealing means surrounding the second end portion of the sleeve and lying between the second shoulder of said protruding wall section and the flange; and a single loading nut for simultaneously tightening the first and second flexible sealing means, the loading nut being attached to said threaded extension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A seal assembly for sealing first and second intersecting conduits from each other, comprising: a housing containing the conduits, the first conduit having an inwardly protruding wall section intersected by the second conduit, the ends of the protruding wall section defining first and second shoulders; a stationary sleeve in the first conduit, said sleeve having a central portion narrower than the protruding wall section of the first conduit, and first and second end portions of larger external diameter than the central portion, each end portion being placed adjacent to one of the shoulders of said protruding wall section, the first end portion having attached to it a threaded extension and the second end portion having a flange at its outer extremity; a first flexible sealing means surrounding the first end portion of the sleeve and abutting the first shoulder of said protruding wall section; a second flexible sealing means surrounding the second end portion of the sleeve and lying between the second shoulder of said protruding wall section and the flange; and a single loading nut for simultaneously tightening the first and second flexible sealing means, the loading nut being attached to said threaded extension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The seal assembly of claim 1 wherein each sealing means includes a pair of flexible conically shaped rings, coaxially aligned with inner circular edge portions abutting each other and outer circular edge portions spaced apart when unflexed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |