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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2008
Applicants:
Edward Kwon, Rochester, MI (US);
Ramon Kuczera, Clarkston, MI (US);
Inventors:
Edward Kwon, Rochester, MI (US);
Ramon Kuczera, Clarkston, MI (US);
Assignee:
GKN Driveline North America, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 3/84 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A boot assembly for an articulating joint is provided, including an inner layer and an outermost layer. The inner layer is constructed from a first material and the outermost layer is constructed from a second material that is different from the first material. The outermost layer at least partially covers the inner layer, and the second material includes a self-repairing polymer.