Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – Lubrication
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-03
2008-10-21
Bastianelli, John (Department: 3753)
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
Lubrication
C123S188600, C123S188900, C251S214000, C277S502000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07438036
ABSTRACT:
A valve stem seal having an annular valve body with an upper surface, a lower surface, and defining an aperture is disclosed. The valve body is positioned for selective sealing engagement with a valve stem. At least one orifice is disposed on an inner surface of the annular valve body between the annular valve body and the valve stem. The orifice controls the rate of oil flow between the annular valve body and the valve stem.
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Hesher Eric W.
Lehmann Robert W.
Bastianelli John
Dana Automotive Systems Group LLC
Marshall & Melhorn LLC
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