Patent ID: 6755422
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: B60K,F16J

Abstract:
A low permeation sealing member for reducing permeation of hydrocarbons from a vessel, the low permeation sealing member comprising:an elongated body having a contact surface; a low permeation barrier layer attached along the contact surface of the elongated body and having opposite edges spaced apart to define a slot, the low permeation barrier layer partially covering the elongated body to allow the elongated body to expand through the slot, the low permeation barrier layer having an outer side configured for contacting hydrocarbons from the vessel to reduce permeation of hydrocarbons therefrom; and a low permeation barrier portion attached to the low permeation barrier layer, the low permeation barrier portion being a plurality of low permeation barrier portions attached about the low permeation barrier layer.