Shaft sealing apparatus and associated methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9869395
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14620061

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An improved sealing apparatus and associated methods are disclosed herein. The sealing apparatus includes a housing defining a center axis, an alignment element positioned around the center axis, and a sealing element fixedly attached with the alignment element. The alignment element has first and second protrusions extending toward the center axis. The sealing element has a third protrusion extending toward the center axis. The alignment element is made of a first material with less elasticity than a second material of which the sealing element is made.

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GARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOGIES LLC1666 DIVISION STREET PALMYRA NY 14522

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lockhart, Howard Romulus, US 2 4
Matthys, Randy Newark, US 3 5
Rhodes, Patrick Victor, US 1 3
Stratton, Bruce Clifton Springs, US 1 3
Tones, Christopher E Palmyra, US 6 53

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