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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 1999
Filed:
Feb. 07, 1997
Achilles Chiotis, Mountain View, CA (US);
Raychem Corporation, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Abstract
A self supporting sealing member (2) having a layer of sealant (4) positioned longitudinally between two constraining layers (6, 8). The lateral dimensions of the sealing member are designed to fit within a hollow member. A perforation (12) is formed or cut in the sealing member to define a removable section of sealant (14). A substrate or wire (S) can be inserted and withdrawn an unlimited number of times, without tearing or otherwise damaging the sealing material. Once the substrate or wire is inserted, force is applied to seal the device. The sealing member of the present invention also provides for contact serviceability and insertion forces lower than in prior art devices.