Sealing system for connector

Details Sealing system for connector Sealing system for connector

2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Kim, Ellen E. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

C385S055000, C385S058000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07004638

ABSTRACT:
A sealing system for use with a sub-sea connector. The sealing system comprises an actuation sleeve retaining a ball valve within the exposed end of the sleeve and a valve control system connecting the ball valve to an actuation member and applying a force to the ball valve such that it is urged into a closed position. A biassing means controls the sealing force of the ball valve.

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