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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 1998
Filed:
Jan. 03, 1997
Jeffrey E Swensen, Eldersburg, MD (US);
Terence J Nolan, Eldersburg, MD (US);
J Loyd Spence, Elkridge, MD (US);
John L Beales, Jr, Hyattsville, MD (US);
EG&G Pressure Science, Inc., Beltsville, MD (US);
Abstract
A sealing assembly is disclosed for creating a seal between first and second mating members or components. The sealing assembly basically includes a seal retainer plate with one or more annular seals coupled thereto. The seal retainer plate includes a substantially flat rigid body portion with at least one resilient retaining element integrally formed therewith as a one-piece, unitary member for engaging and retaining the seal or seals thereto. Preferably, the seal retainer plate is constructed of a non-metallic material. The body portion of the retainer plate has a thickness relative to the axial dimension of the seal or seals for limiting axial compression of the seal or seals.