Patent ID: 6926283
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: E21B,F16J,F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An annular metal-to-metal sealing system, comprising: at least one metal member defining an annular sealing surface; an annular seal body which is comprised of a high strength metal material and which is positioned substantially concentrically relative to said annular sealing surface; said seal body having at least one flexible portion which is flexed during assembly to develop a seal activating force; at least one annular soft metal sealing insert which is supported by said flexible portion and which is maintained in sealing engagement with said annular sealing surface by said seal activating force; wherein said flexible portion further comprises an annular seal recess and at least a portion of said soft metal sealing insert is disposed in said seal recess; and a seal retaining member which is removably assembled with said annular seal body; wherein said seal retaining member removably retains said soft metal sealing insert within said seal recess.