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Expansion seal assembly

CA 1281344 C · Owner: Seshamani, Venkatraman · Inventors: Seshamani, Venkatraman; Money, Dudley P.

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Abstract of the Disclosure An expansion seal assembly in which a corrugated plate extends between two members that are subjected to differential thermal expansion and contraction. An expansion joint connects the upper and lower edges of the corrugated plate with the two members respectively to accomodate differential thermal expansion and contraction between two members in an axial direction. The expansion joint acts as hinges to accomodate the lateral movement.

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  • Granted March 12, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 12, 2008.
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FiledDecember 12, 1986
GrantedMarch 12, 1991
Term endedMarch 12, 2008
Patent numberCA 1281344 C
Classification (IPC)F16J15/02 +2 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedDec 12, 1986Patent grantedMarch 12, 1991Term endedMarch 12, 2008

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