Patent attributes
A seal assembly can include an annular seal having a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion can include a first annular face, a first tapered portion, and a radially-inner surface configured to seal an outer surface of a plunger. The seal assembly can include a backup ring having a first end portion having with a second annular face and a second tapered portion, and a second end portion. The seal assembly can include an annular hoop ring positioned between the annular seal and the annular backup ring, the annular hoop ring having a first tapered surface configured to engage the annular seal, and a second tapered surface configured to engage the annular backup ring. An angle between the second tapered surface and the longitudinal axis of the annular hoop ring can be between 50 degrees and 80 degrees.
