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US 5439233

HOOP SEAL FOR LARGE ANNULAR OPENING

Assignee

WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, A CORP OF PA

Filed

Sep 9, 1983

Granted

Aug 8, 1995

Location

SANTA CLARA CA US

Abstract

A hoop seal for a large annular opening having a high strength ring disposed in the hoop, the hoop having a sealing lip extending at an angle into the high pressure side of the seal, a base and a membrane connecting the hoop to the base which allows the hoop to rise on the side where the annular opening narrows and thereby provide a lateral force which acts to equalize the annular opening.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Oct 16, 1984

Rescinded

Feb 28, 1995

Duration

10 years, 4 months

Inventor

  • 1JERRY K. ENDO
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