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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 02, 2003
Thomas W. Tombler, Jr., Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Brian Y. Lim, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Jon W. Lai, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Thomas W. Tombler, Jr., Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Brian Y. Lim, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Jon W. Lai, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Atomate Corporation, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus that facilitates tight sealing between a first space and a second space. The second space is at least partially enclosed by a member. The apparatus includes or performs creating or maintaining a pressure difference between a pressure in a third space at a seal assembly and pressure in each of the first space and the second space; and pushing, caused by the pressure difference, against a seal in the seal assembly to tighten sealing provided by the seal.