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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2010
Curt R. Danielewicz, Macomb, MI (US);
Manmeet S. Pannu, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
James B. Hicks, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Curt R. Danielewicz, Macomb, MI (US);
Manmeet S. Pannu, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
James B. Hicks, Shelby Township, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A gasket loop includes a gasket shape with a first portion characterized by a cross-sectional view. The first portion in the cross-sectional view includes a substantially elongated body characterized by a height, a first end characterized by a height, a tip, a width enlarged relative to the body, and a tapered backside. The tapered backside is integral with the body. The first portion in the cross-sectional view additionally includes a distal second end connected to the body. A fluid-pressure joint assembly and a method of sealing such a joint via the gasket loop are also disclosed.