Stackable metallic seal and method of using same

Details Stackable metallic seal and method of using same Stackable metallic seal and method of using same

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Pickard, Alison K. (Department: 3676)

Seal for a joint or juncture

Seal between relatively movable parts

Circumferential contact seal for other than piston

C277S530000, C277S541000, C277S342000

Reexamination Certificate

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06869079

ABSTRACT:
A seal for sealing between a first component and a second component includes a first metallic element comprising a plurality of sealing profiles and defining a groove therein and a second metallic element comprising a plurality of sealing profiles and a protrusion mated with the groove of the first metallic element. The seal further includes a retaining member engaged with the second metallic element and capable of being engaged with one of the first component and the second component for retaining the first and second metallic elements in a position, wherein some of the plurality of sealing profiles are capable of sealing against the first component and some of the plurality of sealing profiles are capable of sealing against the second component.

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