Patent ID: 8679188
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A universal liner assembly for use with a shell having an inner surface and an outer rim, comprising: (a) a liner component having an outer surface and an end surface extending peripherally about an open end of the liner component; and (b) a band having a continuous annular wall defining a band thickness and opposite open end faces, the annular wall extending about a portion of the outer surface of the liner component, the band is adapted to interface with the inner surface of the shell without extending beyond the outer rim of the shell and to lock the liner component within the shell, regardless of the material of the liner component, the band comprising a plurality of cut out portions defining a plurality of slots extending entirely through the band thickness, the slots having open ends opening onto one of the open end faces of the band, and wherein the open ends of the slots are positioned to face the open end of the liner component.