Patent ID: 6553664
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: F16J,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of making a sealing gasket of a variety which includes a generaliy annular retainer member having an inner and outer diametric extent which define a perimeter of a closed geometric shape, and at least one compressible seal member formed of an elastomeric material which is supported on the retainer member, said method comprising the steps of:(a) providing at least a first and a second retainer segment, each said retainer segment extending intermediate a first end and a second end, and having an inner periphery and an outer periphery; (b) connecting the first end of each said retainer segment of step (a) to the second end of an adjacent said retainer segment to form said retainer member, the inner periphery of each said segment defining a portion of the inner diametric extent of said retainer member, and the outer periphery of each said segment defining a portion of the outer diametric extent of said retainer member; and (c) attaching said at least one seal member to said retainer member of step (b) as a continuous ring of said elastomeric material which extends along the perimeter of said retainer member.