Composite toroidal gasket ring for ball valves

Details Composite toroidal gasket ring for ball valves Composite toroidal gasket ring for ball valves

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Lavinder, Jack W. (Department: 3677)

Valves and valve actuation

Rotary valves

Seat or interface seal

C251S315020, C277S584000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10202234

ABSTRACT:
A gasket ring assembly for use with the rotating ball in a ball valve, the gasket ring assembly including a substantially L-shaped support and a toroidal elastomer gasket. The substantially L-shaped support includes a horizontal section and a vertical section. The horizontal section includes a groove and a tooth for holding the toroidal elastomer gasket in place. The toroidal elastomer gasket is fixedly attached to the substantially L-shaped support and is in direct contact with the outer surface of the rotating ball.

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