Split packing follower for use with valves

Details Split packing follower for use with valves Split packing follower for use with valves

2007-12-04

2007-12-04

Jacyna, J. Casimer (Department: 3754)

Valves and valve actuation

Mechanical movement actuator

Particularly packed or sealed

C277S519000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11083503

ABSTRACT:
Split packing followers for use with valves are disclosed. A disclosed packing follower includes a first member having a first portion of a flange and a first portion of a curved wall extending substantially perpendiculary from the first portion of the flange to define a first portion of a cylindrical member. The disclosed packing follower further includes a second member separable from the first member. The second member include a second portion of the flange and a second portion of a curved wall extending substantially perpendiculary from the second portion of the flange to define a second portion of the cylindrical member. The first and second member include complementary interlocking structures that are configured to mechanically couple the first and second members to form the packing follower.

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International Search Report for PCT/US2006/003504, Jan. 31, 2006, 4 pages.
Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority fo PCT/US2006/003504, Jan. 31, 2006, 6 pages.

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