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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 1984
Filed:
Sep. 06, 1983
Arnold L Mundt, Tulsa, OK (US);
Charles E Beair, Tulsa, OK (US);
BS&B Safety Systems, Inc., Tulsa, OK (US);
Abstract
A two-way rupturable pressure relief apparatus adapted to be clamped between a pair of connection members connecting first and second pressure zones is provided. The apparatus is comprised of a rupture member including a plurality of openings therein, a support member including one or more arcuate slots defining a circular blowout portion and a hinge portion connected to the blowout portion therein positioned adjacent the rupture member and a flexible sealing member positioned adjacent the side of the support member opposite the rupture member. The sealing member is adhered to the support member whereby during the operation of the apparatus, the support member and the sealing member function as a single part and the sealing member is prevented from flexing except in the areas of the one or more arcuate slots in the support member.