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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2007
Michael J. Guidry, Jr., Hockley, TX (US);
Michael J. Guidry, Jr., Hockley, TX (US);
Robbins & Myers Energy Systems L.P., Willis, TX (US);
Abstract
A closureis provided for retaining fluid pressure within a vessel, and comprises a hubhaving an access opening to the vessel, with the hub having a circumferential stopand one or more recesseseach extending radially outward from an adjacent inner surfaceof the hub. A dooris positioned between the stop surface and the vessel, and a latch memberbrings the door into sealing engagement with the stop member. One or more lugseach extend radially outward from an exterior surface of the door, such that a respective lug engages the hub about a respective recess to seal the door to the hub, while the door may be moved to pass through the one or more recesses and out of the hub.