Seal for a joint or juncture – Seal combined with indicator – sampler – or inspection feature – Fluid leakage
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Seal for a joint or juncture
Seal combined with indicator, sampler, or inspection feature
Fluid leakage
Reexamination Certificate
active
07073794
ABSTRACT:
A sealing arrangement for sealing a machine element, preferably a shaft, with a sealing ring and leak-detection means that comprises a sensor for detecting the leak, and a depot for picking up the leak. The depot is monitored by the sensor and the depot consists of an absorbent and/or swellable material, and is arranged so as to permit delayed leak detection by the sensor.
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Bock Eberhard
Prem Erich
Vogt Rolf
Carl Freudenberg KG
West Paul M.
Williams Hezron
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