US PATENT SUBCLASS 277 / 914
BACKUP SEAL FOR FAILURE OF PRIMARY SEAL


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277 /   HD   SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE

914BACKUP SEAL FOR FAILURE OF PRIMARY SEAL


DEFINITION

Classification: 277/914

BACKUP SEAL FOR FAILURE OF PRIMARY SEAL:

(under the class definition) Sealing means comprising a main and secondary sealing means whereby the secondary sealing means acts as an auxiliary seal upon the breakdown of the main sealing means.

(1) Note. The fluid pressure typically forces the auxiliary seal into operation.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

929, for a seal where a change in operation or condition induces additional leakage control.