Abstract: An inflatable seal system in a tool having opposed parts which are relatively movable together with the inflatable seal system therebetween. The inflatable seal system comprising a longitudinally extending seal cavity and a seal extending longitudinally along the seal cavity. The seal comprises an inflatable portion and an abutment portion for sealingly abutting against an opposing surface, wherein the inflatable portion remains in the seal cavity when the seal is deflated.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 24, 2000
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2001
Assignee:
Magna International Investments (Barbados) Inc.
Abstract: An inflatable seal system in a tool having opposed parts which are relatively moveable together with the inflatable seal system therebetween. The inflatable seal system comprising a longitudinally extending seal cavity and a seal extending longitudinally along the seal cavity. The seal comprises an inflatable portion and an abutment portion for sealingly abutting against an opposing surface, wherein the inflatable portion remains in the seal cavity when the seal is deflated.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 4, 1997
Date of Patent:
February 29, 2000
Assignee:
Magna International Investments (Barbados) Inc.