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Torsionally flexible metallic annular seal
Assignee: Revvity Inc
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Filing: 1982-10-29
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2002-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A torsionally flexible annular seal in the form of a metallic, resilient sealing ring for a pair of concentric, hollow annular bodies having high pressure and temperature fluid flowing therethrough and having different thermal expansion rates and/or temperatures. The sealing ring comprises a central tapering portion, a first curvilinear sealing portion at one end of the central portion, and a second curvilinear sealing portion at the other end of the central portion. In one embodiment the central tapering portion is frustoconical, and in a second it has convex and concave portions. The first and second sealing portions seal against inner and outer cylindrical surfaces defined by the pair of annular bodies, this sealing including at least two circular sealing lines in different planes.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace P. Halling
- 👤 Robert A. Barrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 07:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/02; F16J15/021; F16J15/06; F16J15/08; F16J15/0887; F16L; F16L21/00; F16L21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A resilient, metallic sealing ring comprising: a central tapering annular portion having first and second ends; a first annular sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section; and a second annular sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section, said central portion being upwardly and inwardly tapering from said second end to said first end, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A resilient, metallic sealing ring comprising: a central tapering annular portion having first and second ends; a first annular sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section; and a second annular sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section, said central portion being upwardly and inwardly tapering from said second end to said first end, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sealing ring according to claim 1, wherein said first sealing portion is substantially semicircular in cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sealing ring according to claim 2, wherein said second sealing portion is substantially semicircular in cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A sealing ring according to claim 1, wherein the angle of taper of said central portion is about 60°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
148 words
A resilient, metallic sealing ring comprising: a central tapering annular portion having first and second ends; a first annular sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section; and a second annular sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section, said first sealing portion having a diameter smaller than the diameter of said second sealing portion, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
A resilient, metallic sealing ring comprising: a central tapering annular portion having first and second ends; a first annular sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section; and a second annular sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section, said first sealing portion having a diameter smaller than the diameter of said second sealing portion, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
155 words
A resilient, metallic sealing ring comprising: a central tapering annular portion having first and second ends; a first annular sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section; and a second annular sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section, said first sealing portion extending radially inwardly of said central portion, and said second sealing portion extending radially inwardly of said central portion, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
155 words
A resilient, metallic sealing ring comprising: a central tapering annular portion having first and second ends; a first annular sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section; and a second annular sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section, said first sealing portion extending radially inwardly of said central portion, and said second sealing portion extending radially inwardly of said central portion, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
137 words
A resilient, metallic sealing ring comprising: a central tapering annular portion having first and second ends; a first annular sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section; and a second annular sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section, said central portion being frustoconical, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
137 words
A resilient, metallic sealing ring comprising: a central tapering annular portion having first and second ends; a first annular sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section; and a second annular sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section, said central portion being frustoconical, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A sealing ring according to claim 1, wherein said central portion comprises a concave portion extending from said second sealing portion, and a convex portion extending from said first sealing portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A sealing ring according to claim 1, wherein said first sealing portion extends radially inwardly of said central portion, and said second sealing portion extends radially inwardly of said central portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
251 words
A sealing assembly for first and second concentric annular bodies that are coupled together and have high temperature and pressure fluid flowing therethrough, the combination comprising: a radially inwardly facing, first cylindrical surface on the first body; a radially outwardly facing, second cylindrical surface on the second body aligned with and spaced radially inwardly of said first cylindrical surface on the first body; an axially facing, annular surface on the second body extending radially outwardly from said second cylindrical surface; and a resilient, metallic sealing ring interposed between said first and second cylindrical surfaces for sealing the cavity defined between said first and second cylindrical surfaces, said sealing ring including a central tapering portion having first and second ends, a first sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section for engaging said second cylindrical surface and said axially facing annular surface, and a second sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section for engaging said first cylindrical surface, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
251 words
A sealing assembly for first and second concentric annular bodies that are coupled together and have high temperature and pressure fluid flowing therethrough, the combination comprising: a radially inwardly facing, first cylindrical surface on the first body; a radially outwardly facing, second cylindrical surface on the second body aligned with and spaced radially inwardly of said first cylindrical surface on the first body; an axially facing, annular surface on the second body extending radially outwardly from said second cylindrical surface; and a resilient, metallic sealing ring interposed between said first and second cylindrical surfaces for sealing the cavity defined between said first and second cylindrical surfaces, said sealing ring including a central tapering portion having first and second ends, a first sealing portion extending from said first end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section for engaging said second cylindrical surface and said axially facing annular surface, and a second sealing portion extending from said second end of said central portion, terminating in a free annular edge and being arcuate in cross section for engaging said first cylindrical surface, said first and second annular sealing portions defining, respectively, first and second annular sealing lines which are located in spaced, parallel planes that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central tapering annular portion, said first annular sealing line facing radially inwardly of said central tapering annular portion, said second annular sealing line facing radially outwardly of said central tapering annular portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
A sealing assembly according to claim 10, wherein said sealing ring central portion is frustoconical.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
55 words
A sealing assembly according to claim 10, wherein said sealing ring central portion includes a convex portion extending from said first sealing portion for engaging said first cylindrical surface under the influence of the pressure of the fluid flowing through the first and second bodies, and a concave portion extending from said second sealing portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing assembly according to claim 10, wherein said first sealing portion is substantially semicircular in cross section, and said second sealing portion is substantially semicircular in cross section.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sealing ring according to claim 5, wherein said central portion is substantially frustoconical.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sealing ring according to claim 6, wherein said central portion is substantially frustoconical.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
A sealing ring according to claim 9, wherein said central portion is frustoconical.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sealing ring according to claim 16, wherein said first sealing portion has a diameter smaller than the diameter of said second sealing portion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing ring according to claim 17, wherein said first sealing portion is substantially semi-circular in cross section; and said second sealing portion is substantially semi-circular in cross section.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sealing ring according to claim 9, wherein said first sealing portion has a diameter smaller than the diameter of said second sealing portion.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing ring according to claim 9, wherein said first sealing portion is substantially semi-circular in cross section; and said second sealing portion is substantially semi-circular in cross section.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing ring according to claim 1, wherein the combination of said central portion, said first sealing portion, and said second sealing portion has a substantially C-shaped cross section.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing ring according to claim 5, wherein the combination of said central portion, said first sealing portion, and said second sealing portion has a substantially C-shaped cross section.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing ring according to claim 6, wherein the combination of said central portion, said first sealing portion, and said second sealing portion has a substantially C-shaped cross section.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing ring according to claim 7, wherein the combination of said central portion, said first sealing portion, and said second sealing portion has a substantially C-shaped cross section.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing ring according to claim 10, wherein the combination of said central portion, said first sealing portion, and said second sealing portion has a substantially C-shaped cross section.
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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) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |