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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2004
Applicant:
Graeme R. Addie, Martinez, GA (US);
Inventor:
Graeme R. Addie, Martinez, GA (US);
Assignee:
GIW Industries, Inc., Grovetown, GA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16J 15/46 (2006.01); F01D 11/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A radial seal is provided for installation within a centrifugal pump of the type having an impeller, a pump casing having a suction inlet, a sealing ring groove formed in the pump casing, and means for supplying flushing water to the sealing ring groove. The radial seal comprises a seal body, including a sealing end, a water inlet end, and opposed sides. The sealing end has an outwardly extending lip portion. The seal is adapted for installation within the sealing ring groove, with openings formed through the seal body for the passage of water.