DYNAMIC VALVE SEAL HAVING RETAINING FEATURES

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United States of America Patent

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15705844

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A dynamic seal assembly is disclosed for use in a valve having an upstream pressure side and a downstream pressure side, the dynamic seal assembly including an annular seal member having a generally C-shaped cross-section and including opposed upstream and downstream legs defining an internal cavity with an opening facing toward the upstream pressure side of the valve, wherein the upstream leg has a radial length that is greater than a radial length of the downstream leg and includes a retaining foot that extends angularly away from the upstream leg in an upstream direction at an angle of between about 0° and 90°, and a metallic spring is disposed within the internal cavity of the seal member for providing a constant sealing force to the seal member.

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COLLINS ENGINE NOZZLES INC811 4TH STREET P O BOX 65100 DES MOINES IA 50265

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Thomson, Neal A West Des Moines, US 20 342
Tibbs, Andy W Earlham, US 20 56

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