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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 1998
Filed:
Jan. 03, 1997
Terence J Nolan, Eldersburg, MD (US);
Jeffrey E Swensen, Eldersburg, MD (US);
J Loyd Spence, Elkridge, 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 with one or more annular seals coupled thereto. The seal retainer includes a body portion constructed of three layers. The inner layer is designed to retain the seal or seals thereto, while the outer layers or plates are designed to limit the amount of seal compression. The inner layer has at least one resilient retaining element integrally formed therewith as a one-piece, unitary member for engaging and retaining the seal or seals to retain the seal or seals thereto.