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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 2005
Filed:
May. 13, 2004
Eric K. Staudt, Jeffersonville, PA (US);
Benjamin B. James, Birchrunville, PA (US);
Eric K. Staudt, Jeffersonville, PA (US);
Benjamin B. James, Birchrunville, PA (US);
Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc., Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A kit and a method for splicing together porous sleeves are disclosed. The kit includes a release liner in the form of a non-porous membrane, preferably in the shape of an elongated tube. Adhesive and an adhesive applicator may also be included. The method includes the steps of inserting the release liner within an end of a first sleeve and then inserting that sleeve end into the end of a second sleeve. The outer surface of the first sleeve engages the inner surface of the second sleeve and defines an engagement zone having a predetermined length. The release liner extends along the engagement zone. Adhesive is applied to the outer surface of the second sleeve. The adhesive penetrates the second sleeve and bonds it to the first sleeve. The release liner acts as a barrier preventing the adhesive from bonding the first sleeve closed at the splice.