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Selectively expandable and contractible barrier

US8157657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2007
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/927
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A barrier membrane assembly for sealing a constant velocity joint assembly includes at least one selectively expandable and contractible barrier membrane body. The barrier membrane body has no openings therethrough and may selectively expand and contract in response to operational pressures acting against the barrier membrane body.

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