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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 21, 2017
Filed:
May. 06, 2013
Applicants:
Michael M. Khonsari, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Nian Xiao, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Inventors:
Michael M. Khonsari, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Nian Xiao, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Assignee:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16J 15/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16J 15/3404 (2013.01);
Abstract
Seals having incorporated heat pipes are disclosed relating to pumps and other comparable sealing equipment that may include a seal face, a cavity, a wicking material within the cavity, and a working fluid within the cavity. The seals may be used as a pump seal rings and in other applications having comparable heat transfer requirements.