US3604096A
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Seal ring applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-07
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A generally round, axially parted, thin-walled device with a substantially cylindrical section optionally interrupted by axial slits upon which to mount the seal and a flared frustoconical section at one end thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiaki Shiroma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:04
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/0028; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A seal ring applicator for seating O-type sealing rings in cylindrical seats in and around shafts, pins, and the like, comprising: a flexible, thin-walled, axially parted, cylindrical ring including a plurality of circumferentially spaced axially extending slits and having an outer surface for receiving and supporting an O-ring to be seated in a cylindrical seat in or around a shaft or the like; and a flexible, thin-walled, outwardly flaring substantially frustoconical flange extending from a forward end of and continuous with said cylindrical ring for limiting forward travel of said O-ring on said cylindrical ring, said flange being axially parted in line with said cylindrical ring and having an outwardly inclined inner surface for bearing against an end of said shaft to expand said cylindrical ring as it is moved forward thereover to deposit said O-ring in said seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A seal ring applicator for seating O-type sealing rings in cylindrical seats in and around shafts, pins, and the like, comprising: a flexible, thin-walled, axially parted, cylindrical ring including a plurality of circumferentially spaced axially extending slits and having an outer surface for receiving and supporting an O-ring to be seated in a cylindrical seat in or around a shaft or the like; and a flexible, thin-walled, outwardly flaring substantially frustoconical flange extending from a forward end of and continuous with said cylindrical ring for limiting forward travel of said O-ring on said cylindrical ring, said flange being axially parted in line with said cylindrical ring and having an outwardly inclined inner surface for bearing against an end of said shaft to expand said cylindrical ring as it is moved forward thereover to deposit said O-ring in said seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |