Patent ID: 9441776
Filing Date: 2016-09-13
CPC Classification: F04B,F16L,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A manifold through which fluid is adapted to flow, the manifold comprising: an elongated member at least partially defining an internal region through which the fluid is adapted to flow, a longitudinal axis, and a first inside surface, the elongated member comprising: a fluid liner disposed within the internal region and permanently bonded to the first inside surface of the elongated member, wherein the fluid liner dynamically responds to pressure fluctuations within the internal region during fluid flow therethrough while the permanent bond between the fluid liner and the first inside surface of the elongated member is maintained; and an end cap connected to the elongated member, the end cap defining a second inside surface to which the fluid liner is permanently bonded; wherein the fluid liner defines a third inside surface within the internal region.