Sealing apparatus utilizing a conformable member

Patent · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:866553

Neef, William S ^[1]; Lambert, Donald R ^[1]

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1. Livermore, CA

Sealing apparatus and method, comprising first and second surfaces or membranes, at least one of which surfaces is deformable, placed in proximity to one another. Urging means cause these surfaces to contact one another in a manner such that the deformable surface "deforms" to conform to the geometry of the other surface, thereby creating a seal. The seal is capable of undergoing multiple cycles of sealing and unsealing.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4735421
• OSTI ID: 866553
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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