SHIMMED JOINT, GASKET FOR A SHIMMED JOINT, AND METHOD FOR SEALING A SHIMMED JOINT

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20110156386A1
SERIAL NO

12997787

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A shimmed joint between two components includes a first component having a first surface and a first passage extending to the first surface, and a second component having a second surface and second passage extending to the second surface. A shim is also provided. A fastener is arranged to fasten the first component relative to the second component with the shim disposed between the first surface and the second surface such that an opening in the shim aligns with and permits flow communication between the first passage and the second passage. A gasket is provided and includes a tubular portion received in at least one of the first passage and the second passage and a flange portion extending outwardly from the tubular portion and contacting the first surface and the second surface. A method of forming a shimmed joint is also disclosed.

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MACK TRUCKS INC2402 LEHIGH PARKWAY SOUTH ALLENTOWN PA 18104

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Elliott, Matthew Palmyra, US 9 14
Malinowski, Donald Hagerstown, US 1 0
Winders, Mark Hagerstown, US 2 8

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