Patent ID: 8511691

Claim:
An annular gasket comprising: an elastomeric member having a front edge, a first section and a second section; the first section defining an upper surface facing radially outward, an inner surface facing radially inward, and at least two grooves defined in the upper surface; and the second section axially adjacent the first section and defining an annulus pocket and a gasket heel, the gasket heel defining a heel surface, a first shoulder surface, and a second shoulder surface, the heel surface facing radially outward, the heel surface cylindrically-shaped and radially outward from the upper surface of the first section, the first shoulder surface extending radially inward from the heel surface towards the annulus pocket, and the second shoulder surface distal from the first shoulder surface and extending radially inward from the heel surface towards the upper surface; wherein the first section is between the front edge and the second section; and a plurality of substantially rigid member attached to the front edge, each substantially rigid member having at least one tooth extending radially inward.