Patent ID: 8616985

Claim:
A coupling comprising: (a) a connection member comprising (i) a plurality of columns; (ii) a plurality of cavities, wherein a cavity is formed in each respective column, wherein the plurality of cavities are deformable and disposed to compensate for any misalignment between one or more shafts connected to a plurality of hubs; and (iii) a plurality of beams disposed to connect the respective columns with each other, wherein the beams have a first end on one side, and a second end on another side, and wherein the beams that are disposed next to each other among the respective beams are connected with the respective columns at the first end on one side, and are connected with the respective columns at the second end on the other side; and (b) the plurality of hubs, wherein the plurality of hubs are disposed to connect with each other through the connection member.