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Rescinded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
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 5439233
- Application
- 06530912
- Aerospace match
- No
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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