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US 2010/0194060 A1Published application
Universal closure and method of lubrication
AssigneeErblan Surgical, Inc.
InventorErnesto E. Blanco
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Abstract
A seal assembly includes a first seal and a second seal and positioned in the first end element. The second seal can include at least one longitudinal groove therein and have members connected thereto. A stopper member is coaxially positionable within the second seal and the first seal and a lubricant can be positioned between the stopper member and the second seal. The seal assembly can also be integrated with a capsule for removable insertion within a tubular member.
Claims21
A seal assembly, comprising:
- a conoid seal having an opening at opposite ends thereof;
- a second seal positioned coaxially within said conoid seal wherein said second seal has an opening at opposite ends thereof
An integrated assembly, comprising:
- a first seal including openings at opposite ends thereof
- a second seal positioned coaxially with the first seal and having openings at opposite ends thereof;
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- a closure member configured to close at least one of the openings of the second seal.
1 more element
A method of forming a seal assembly, comprising:
- providing a conoid shaped seal having openings at opposite ends thereof;
- positioning a second seal coaxially within the first seal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.