.~ For overpressure control device (e.g., seal for a blowout preventer, etc.) {3}
327
.~.~ Axially compressed ring
DEFINITION
Classification: 277/327
Axially compressed ring:
(under subclass 324) Overpressure control device wherein the seal has an annular shape and is concentric to the annular passage including means acting along an annular axial flow path formed by the annular passage axis to squeeze the seal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
328+, for a seal for above ground well apparatus actuated along its longitudinal axis.