Seal apparatus and method of using the same
AssigneeJohn A. Morin
InventorThomas L. Warren
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Abstract
Exemplary embodiments are directed to a seal apparatus for sealing an opening of a structure having a thickness at the opening. The seal apparatus includes a first section disposed at a proximal end, a second section disposed at a distal end, and an intermediate section disposed between the first and second sections. The first section defines a cone-like configuration. An opening extends through the first section, the second section, and the intermediate section.
Claims20
A seal apparatus for sealing an opening of a structure having a thickness at the opening, the seal apparatus comprising:
- a first section disposed at a proximal end, the first section defining a cone-like configuration;
- a second section disposed at a distal end;
- an intermediate section disposed between the first and second sections;
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- an opening extending through the first section, the second section, and the intermediate section.
A system for sealing an opening of a structure having a thickness at the opening, the system comprising:
- a first seal apparatus, comprising:
- a first section disposed at a proximal end, the first section defining a cone-like configuration;
- a second section disposed at a distal end;
- an intermediate section disposed between the first and second sections;
- and
- an opening extending through the first section, the second section, and the intermediate section;
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- a conduit disposed within and extending through the opening of the first seal apparatus.
A method of sealing an opening of a structure having a thickness at the opening, the method comprising:
- positioning a first section of a seal apparatus adjacent to the opening of the structure, the seal apparatus including (i) the first section disposed at a proximal end and defining a cone-like configuration, (ii) a second section disposed at a distal end, and (iii) an intermediate section disposed between the first and second sections, an opening extending through the first section, the second section, and the intermediate section;
- compressing the first section during passage of the first section through the opening of the structure;
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- expanding the first section into an expanded configuration after passage of the first section through the opening of the structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.