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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 22, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2009
James A. Carns, Wichita, KS (US);
Theron L. Cutler, Wichita, KS (US);
Mark A. Shelly, Bel Aire, KS (US);
Benjamin P. Van Kampen, Wichita, KS (US);
James A. Carns, Wichita, KS (US);
Theron L. Cutler, Wichita, KS (US);
Mark A. Shelly, Bel Aire, KS (US);
Benjamin P. Van Kampen, Wichita, KS (US);
Other;
Abstract
Fittings with redundant seals for aircraft fuel lines, fuel tanks, and other systems. A representative fitting includes a first member having a flange and a barrel. The barrel further includes a passageway. A first flange seal is positioned at a face of the flange and can be sealably coupled to a surface, for example, a tank wall. A second flange seal is disposed outwardly from the first flange seal to seal against the surface. The fitting further includes a second member positioned within the passageway of the barrel. The fitting further includes first and second barrel seals positioned between the barrel and the second member.