Conical O-ring seal

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:865129

Chalfant, Jr., Gordon G. ^[1]

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1. (North Augusta, SC)

A shipping container for radioactive or other hazardous materials which has a conical-shaped closure containing grooves in the conical surface thereof and an O-ring seal incorporated in each of such grooves. The closure and seal provide a much stronger, tighter and compact containment than with a conventional flanged joint.

• Research Organization: E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO INC
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-76SR00001
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4465201
• OSTI ID: 865129
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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