Patent ID: 9512735
Filing Date: 2016-12-06
CPC Classification: F01D,F05D,F16J

Claim Text:
1. A seal for sealing a space defined by first and second circumferential components, the seal comprising: a first seal section including a first base defining a ramped surface and a first leg extending from the first base, wherein an angle between the first base and the first leg comprises greater than 90 degrees; and a second seal section in sliding contact with the ramped surface; wherein the first seal section is configured to sealingly engage with the first circumferential component along a single first circumferential line of contact and to sealingly engage with the second circumferential component along a single second circumferential line of contact; and wherein the second seal section is configured to sealingly engage with the second circumferential component along a single third circumferential line of contact; and wherein the first and second seal sections are configured to move relative to one another.