Faceplate connection assembly and method

Details Faceplate connection assembly and method Faceplate connection assembly and method

2008-01-24

2010-10-19

Fitzgerald, John (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

Clamp, plug, or sealing feature

C073S040700, C073S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814778

ABSTRACT:
A faceplate connection assembly and method adapted to promote detection of a missing or defective seal element. The faceplate connection includes a surface member having a pair of opposing face elements. A seal seating depression adapted to accept a compressible seal element disposed at least partially across at least one face. A fluid transport channel of open groove construction is disposed in intersecting relation to the seal seating depression. The fluid transport channel is in fluid communication with a port at an exterior portion of the faceplate connection assembly. According to the method a tracer fluid is introduced at a predefined edge of the seal seating depression and migration of the tracer fluid across the seal seating depression is monitored. Detection of migration across the seal seating depression indicates a missing or defective seal element.

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