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This invention relates to a gas-turbine engine which is provided in the turbine interior with a bearing chamber for a turbine shaft, the bearing chamber being sealed by sealing elements, and with a scavenge line for the lubricating oil which is supplied to the bearing chamber, in particular is spray

This invention relates to a gas-turbine engine which is provided in the turbine interior with a bearing chamber for a turbine shaft, the bearing chamber being sealed by sealing elements, and with a scavenge line for the lubricating oil which is supplied to the bearing chamber, in particular is sprayed onto the bearing(s) arranged therein. In accordance with the present invention, the single scavenge line, which is connected to a suitable lubricating-oil collecting compartment, features such an ample cross-section and the sealing elements have such a high sealing effect that the pressure in the bearing chamber is essentially equal to the pressure in the lubricating-oil-collecting compartment and maximally half the pressure in the turbine interior.

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This invention relates to a gas-turbine engine which is provided in the turbine interior with a bearing chamber for a turbine shaft, the bearing chamber being sealed by sealing elements, and with a scavenge line for the lubricating oil which is supplied to the bearing chamber, in particular is spray

This invention relates to a gas-turbine engine which is provided in the turbine interior with a bearing chamber for a turbine shaft, the bearing chamber being sealed by sealing elements, and with a scavenge line for the lubricating oil which is supplied to the bearing chamber, in particular is sprayed onto the bearing(s) arranged therein. In accordance with the present invention, the single scavenge line, which is connected to a suitable lubricating-oil collecting compartment, features such an ample cross-section and the sealing elements have such a high sealing effect that the pressure in the bearing chamber is essentially equal to the pressure in the lubricating-oil-collecting compartment and maximally half the pressure in the turbine interior. a; Civil Action No. 1:00CV01823. Alloc, Inc., Berry Finance NV, and Valinge Aluminium AB v. Unilin Decor NV, BHK of America, Inc., Pergo, Inc., Meister-Leisten Schulte GmbH, Akzenta Paneele + Profile GmbH, Tarkett, Inc., Roysol; ITC No. 337-TA-443 (Docket No. 2154) Filed Dec. 4, 2000. Alloc, Inc., Berry Finance NV, and Valinge Aluminium AB v. Tarkett, Inc.; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin; Civil Action No. 00-CV-1377. European prosecution file history to grant, European Patent No. 94915725.9--2303/0698162, grant date Sep. 16, 1998. European prosecution file history to grant, European Patent No. 98106535.2-2303/0855482, grant date Dec. 1, 1999. European prosecution file history to grant, European Patent No. 98201555.4-2303/0877130, grant date Jan. 26, 2000. Webster's Dictionary, p. 862, (1987). Opposition EP 0.698.162 B1--Facts-Grounds-Arguments, dated Apr. 1, 1999, pp. 1-56. Opposition II EP 0.698.162--Facts-Argu