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Capped spring-energized seal

  • US 5,799,953 A
  • Filed: 05/25/1995
  • Issued: 09/01/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A seal ring for sealing an annular space between two components, said seal ring comprising:

  • an annular jacket including an annular cavity defined by first and second annular lips;

    a spring disposed within said annular cavity; and

    a cap disposed over said first and second annular lips, said cap encapsulating said annular cavity and said spring positioned against said lips to seal and lock said lips against said cap to thereby seal said annular cavity to prevent penetration of contaminants into said annular cavity.

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