Pipe joints or couplings – With fluid pressure seal – Separate retainer or positioner
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-02
2005-08-02
Dunwoody, Aaron (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
With fluid pressure seal
Separate retainer or positioner
C251S149700
Reexamination Certificate
active
06923476
ABSTRACT:
A floating seal for an undersea hydraulic coupling member is moveable radially to seal with the male coupling member even if there is some misalignment with the female coupling member. The floating seal is restricted from axial movement within the female coupling member receiving chamber. The floating seal may seal with the female coupling member.
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Dunwoody Aaron
National Coupling Company Inc.
Wong Cabello Lutsch Rutherford & Brucculeri LLP
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