Abstract: A sealing assembly comprising two abutting components and a sealing profile produced from an elastomeric material, which bridges the gap between the two components to form a seal. The components are configured in particular as sections which are assembled into a tubular tunnel thus forming transverse and longitudinal joints. There is also a sealing profile being located in turn in each recess, thus forming a cornered sealing framework. There is also a lubricant for the contact surfaces between each component and the sealing profile, in particular for the contact surfaces between two sealing profiles. The sealing assembly has at least one sealing profile that has at least two protrusions in the vicinity of the contact surfaces. The protrusions form a sealed chamber, in which the lubricant is contained.

Abstract: A gasket for sealing interfaces between a micro-machined device and a macroscopic connection to the device. The gasket can include an o-ring, a frame, a tool post and a notch. Alignment of the tool post with a dimple formed in or through a surface of a component adjacent to the gasket facilitates alignment of the gasket. The notch and frame can also facilitate alignment of the gasket.

Abstract: A metallic seal offers improved resistance to high temperature stress relaxation. In certain embodiments, two seal layers mechanically interfit. In one embodiment, the two layers each include a cut-out, and the cut-outs are stagger such that the cut-out of a first layer covers the cut-out of a second layer. In another embodiment, a metallic seal includes one layer comprised of a hardened metallic alloy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminate comprising an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer which comprises: (a) a substratum layer comprising an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition (A) having the following characteristics {circle around (1)} to {circle around (3)}: {circle around (1)} 9≦Y−0.43X≦27  (1)  wherein X denotes the JIS A-hardness value (a dimensionless value) of the olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition determined according to the prescription of JIS K6301 and Y represents the compression set value (expressed by %) of the olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition determined according to the prescription of JIS K6301 under a condition of 70° C.

Abstract: In a gas turbine having a chordal hinge seal between an inner rail of each nozzle segment and an annular axially facing sealing surface of a nozzle support ring, a supplemental seal is disposed between the support ring and inner rail of each nozzle segment radially inwardly of the chordal hinge seal. To minimize or prevent leakage flow across the chordal hinge seal, the seal is formed of flexible sheet metal which extends between the inner rail and a seat projecting from the annular sealing surface of the support ring radially inwardly of the chordal hinge seal. A first margin of the flexible seal engages in an arcuate groove carried by the inner rail. The opposite margin extends arcuately in sealing engagement along the seat carried by the nozzle support ring.

Abstract: In a gas turbine having a chordal hinge seal between an inner rail of each nozzle segment and an annular axially facing sealing surface of a nozzle support ring, a flexible supplemental seal is disposed between the support ring and inner band of the nozzle segment radially inwardly of the chordal hinge seal. To minimize or prevent leakage flow across the chordal hinge seal, the flexible seal extends between the inner rail and the sealing surface of the support ring radially inwardly of the chordal hinge seal. A first margin of the flexible seal engages in a linear groove carried by the inner rail. The opposite margin extends arcuately in sealing engagement with the nozzle support ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to the packaging and subsequent removal of dry marking materials that tend to clump or bridge when shipped or stored in containers. Human operators are presently instructed to agitate such containers before installation into a marking engine but such agitation is unreliable. The present invention involves placement of agitation vanes on a displaceable inner seal within the cartridge such that such vanes will break apart clumps and bridges of the marking material during installation of the container upon the marking engine.

Abstract: A sealing member to be attached along a periphery of a door with a continuous good sealing performance against a facing opening portion even in a corner of the periphery of the door. A bar-shaped magnet is provided in a tubular seal portion of the sealing member so as to extend in a longitudinal direction thereof in close contact with an inside surface of a contacting part of a seal wall, which contacts the facing opening portion. The bar-shaped magnet has a cross-sectional shape of which the width gradually decreases from the side of the contacting part of the seal wall inwardly of the tubular seal portion, thereby reducing the cross-sectional area of the magnet, and enabling the magnet to be readily bent along a corner of the periphery of the door. And the bar-shaped magnet has an outwardly curving contacting surface, which contacts the contacting part of the seal wall, thereby improving contacting properties between the sealing member and a corner of the opening portion.

Abstract: A projection 5 is formed in ring shape at a side facing outside of a circular arc face 3 at the front end portion of a sealing lip L, the projection being to contact a frank face in a progressing side of the screw shaft. If the seal for ball screw is attached to the nut end portion, rigidity effecting along the lip thickness is reinforced by the projection 5, to subsequently prevent turnover easily happening hitherto in a steeply oblique part of the frank face of a progressing side. At this steeply oblique part, a double sealing function is exhibited by contacting the circular arc face 3 at the front end portion of the sealing lip L and the projection 5 at the side facing outside to this part.

Abstract: A seal member (10) for a substrate storage container (20) disposed between an opening end portion of a container body (20a) and a cover (20b), which container body and cover form the container and which container body has the opening end portion and stores substrates, is disclosed. The seal member comprises a base body section (11) formed of a first material and a covering section (12) formed of a second material and covering at least a part of the base body section, wherein the covering section includes a seal forming portion for forming a seal in contact with one of the container body and the cover.

Abstract: The present invention is a physical barrier for an orifice in a panel member which includes a plastic carrier and a patch adapted to adhere to said carrier and the panel member. The present invention also includes a method of sealing an orifice in a metal panel member with a plastic carrier. Lastly, the present invention includes a thermoplastic which adheres to both plastic and metal upon the application of heat.

Abstract: The invention is a method for forming a gasket over an opening of a hollow form. The method comprises placing an unformed gasket (12) over a mould surface (14) having a shape in relief that is the shape to which the gasket (12) is to be formed. A hollow form (10) is placed onto the mould (13) so that the gasket (12) is held between the opening (11) of the hollow form (10) and the mould surface (14). Expanding foam (15) is located within the hollow form (10) so that the foam (15), as it expands, pushes against the gasket (12) to form it to the shape of the mould surface (14). This shape is retained upon setting of the foam. The invention greatly simplifies the manufacturing process of a hollow form (10) fitted with a gasket (12).

Abstract: A sealing arrangement is provided including a first housing and a second housing and a sealing member positioned therebetween. In various embodiments, one housing includes a channel shaped portion and the other housing includes a tongue shaped portion movable in an axial direction into the channel shaped portion to compress the sealing member therebetween in a transverse direction relative to the axial direction. In further embodiments, both housings include a channel shaped portion and the sealing member extends into each channel shaped portion and is compressed within each channel shaped portion in a transverse direction.

Abstract: An elastomeric strand-shaped sealing profile including at least one continuous transverse beam located in a region between the base and rear side surfaces of the profile and having two sidewise projecting cantilever arms, two sealing lips provided on the respective lateral side surfaces of the profile adjacent to the regions of the corners between the base surface and the respective lateral side surfaces and extending sidewise of the base body, two webs extending from corners formed by the rear side surface and respective lateral side surface and toward each other, and forming, together with a rear side surface-forming web, a triangular structure, and a further web extending from a tip of the triangular structure and toward the base surface and forming with the two webs a Y-shaped structure.

Abstract: A double ring seal of unitary construction is made from a resilient deformable material. The ring seal comprises two coplanar sealing rings for use in sealing between two substantially planar surfaces, and means interconnecting the rings, such that an interspace volume is formed between the rings when the seal is in use.

Abstract: A net-shape molded elastomeric gasket for dissipating heat and providing electro-magnetic interference (EMI) shielding for an electronic device is formed by loading a base elastomeric matrix material with thermally conductive filler and EMI reflective metallic filler and injecting the mixture into a mold cavity. The gasket of the present invention provides superior sealing between the case sections of an electronic device by shielding the device from EMI infiltration along the seam between the sections. In addition, the gasket of the present invention is in thermal communication with the case sections of the electronic device to provide thermal transfer and dissipation between the separate parts of the device.

Abstract: A seal system including a first sealing ring (32), especially a sealing ring of a high-temperature resistant material such as graphite, and a seal chamber (24) disposed between two components (2, 4) which can be joined to each other. The two components define an inner space (5) through which a fluid can flow, and are preferably joined via a flanged connection, with the sealing ring (32) disposed in the chamber (24) under prestress. The seal system provides a functional seal which requires but little space and can be produced and/or assembled at low cost. To this end a partition (34) is disposed in the seal chamber (24) radially inside the first sealing ring (32) with the first sealing ring supported by a radially outer surface of the partition. A second sealing ring, made of a soft sealing material such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is disposed in the seal chamber radially inside the partition (34).

Abstract: The invention relates to a body of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one body element, exhibiting at least one cavity; an opening for introducing a cavity protective fluid into the cavity; and comprising a sealing element in the cavity, which divides the cavity into two subcavities.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method of sealing the ends of fabric on a radio frequency interference (RFI) gasket and a description of the gasket made by such method. The method used electrically conductive material to cover a foam interior and then sealing the exposed ends of all six sides of the covering, creating a radio frequency interference (RFI) gasket.

Abstract: A seal assembly including a low flow cloth ring seal having a cloth assemblage is provided for sealing a tubular cavity disposed between a tubular member and a mating body. The density of the cloth assemblage may be set according to a desired flow rate of gas through the cloth ring seal. In applications where more stiffness and strength is desired, the cloth ring seal may include a shim assemblage surrounded by the cloth assemblage.

Abstract: A plug for the sealing closure of an opening in a sheet of a body or the bottom of an automobile, comprising an integral body which includes a cap portion having an annular shirt portion and a cover portion connected to one end of the shirt portion, with the shirt portion tapering on the outer side towards the free end thereof and the free end having an outer diameter which is smaller than the diameter of the opening a flange portion approximately at the level of the cover portion which extends obliquely outwardly and downwardly an annular sealing surface approximately at the same level as the connection of the cover portion to the shirt portion and below the connection of the flange, the height of the sealing surface being larger than the thickness of the sheet, the outer diameter of the sealing surface being slightly larger than the diameter of the opening with the cover portion and its connection to the shirt portion being formed such that the plug body can be urged into the opening by an axial pressure on

Abstract: A notched blade seal for covering a gap between a wing and a wing flap of a high performance aircraft includes a bottom seal strip of a flexible, resilient material having a plurality of spaced-apart notches defining a plurality of finger portions, and a top seal strip, also of a flexible, resilient material having a plurality of spaced-apart notches defining a plurality of finger portions. The top seal strip overlies and engages the bottom seal strip and is positioned relative to the bottom seal strip such that the finger portions of the top seal strip overlie and cover the notches in the bottom seal strip.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for vehicle windscreens (10) comprises a profiled element (20) to be attached to a lower marginal area (12) of the windscreen. A spring member (25) serves for sealed locking engagement with a snapper fin (16) of a water box cover (14) and has a sealing lip (30), fitting between the bottom edge (13) of the windscreen and the upper edge (18) of the water box cover (14). The sealing lip 30 is substantially flush with external surfaces A and G and is bonded to, or integral with, an inclined surface (22) that projects outwardly from a supporting or wedge-shaped rib (21) and has a resiliently deformable, preferably wedge-shaped curved element which is clamped between, and supported by, the bottom edge (12) of the windscreen and the fin (16). The profiled element (20) and/or the sealing lip (30) can be composite elements which are soft on the outside and hard on the inside. Stiffeners 26 and 26′ increase the elasticity.

Abstract: A improvement to a gasket that includes an elongated seamless tubular member formed from at least a plurality of interwoven glass fiber yarn ends and a plurality of spring clip fasteners spaced along the tubular member, each fastener including a base located within the tubular member and an engagement portion extending outwardly through the tubular member away from the base. The free ends of the tubular member are coupled together at a joint so that the elongated tubular member forms a closed loop. A second tubular member is positioned around the joint, concealing the joint. The second tubular member may include one or more fasteners each having a base located between the elongated tubular member and the second tubular member and an engagement portion extending outwardly through the second tubular member away from the elongated tubular member. The second tubular member may be composed of at least a second plurality of glass fiber yarns interwoven together or a corrugated metal tube.

Abstract: A liquid-sealed mount capable of obtaining excellent damping performance is provided. For this purpose, the mount includes an elastic body (16), a stud (13) penetrating through the elastic body, a case (51), which is in a cylindrical shape with one end side being opened and with a bottom face on the other end side, and houses a viscous liquid (L) inside, and in which the viscous liquid is scaled by fitting the elastic body and the stud into the opening at the one end side, a damping member (14) attached to the stud in a state in which the damping member submerges in the viscous liquid; and a wall surface of a portion of the case, which submerges in the viscous liquid, is formed so that an inner diameter gradually decreases toward a lower position and an angle of inclination is different in an upper part from a lower part; and an outer circumferential side surface of the damping member opposes the inclined surface of the case.

Abstract: A pressure chamber assembly for retaining a fluid includes first and second relatively separable casings defining an enclosed chamber and a fluid leak path extending from the chamber to an exterior region. An inner seal member is disposed along the leak path to restrict flow of fluid from the chamber to the exterior region. An outer seal member is disposed along the leak path between the inner seal member and the exterior region to restrict flow of fluid from the chamber to the exterior region. The inner seal member is a cup seal.

Abstract: A suspension adhesive comprised of a matrix material and a particulate filler material is useful for bonding, sealing, repairing, and modifying ceramic, glass, and powdered metal components in a light source. A method for making the suspension adhesive includes the selection of a filler material and a volume percentage of the filler material. Additionally, a matrix material is selected and the filler material is dispersed throughout the matrix material. The suspension adhesive is used to bond and seal components to form, for example, an arc tube for a light source.

Abstract: A power transmission system which facilitates positioning of gaskets to ensure their sealing performance. The power transmission system includes a constant velocity universal joint provided with an inner ring having a plurality of track grooves formed on its outer periphery and an outer ring having a plurality of track grooves formed on its inner periphery. The inner ring is disposed on the side of the inner periphery of the outer ring, wherein balls are accommodated within ball tracks formed with the track grooves of the inner and outer rings and retained by a cage.

Abstract: An elastomeric valve stem seal component is adapted for installation over a valve guide of an internal combustion engine. The seal component incorporates fabric reinforcement within an annular jacket body of the component. In one preferred form, the fabric is positioned intermediate two elastomeric layers of the seal body; i.e. between an inner layer and an outer layer. One preferred manufacturing method provides extrusion of a tube having a fabric reinforcement layer already provided between inner and outer layers. A cutting die incorporates a push ring adapted to move the component along a staged molding assembly process. A series of threaded core pins are utilized for conveyance of the component in the fabrication process, which includes extruding a rubber tube and cover over a series of threaded core pins, cutting a portion of the rubber tube to a predetermined length, and molding the predetermined length to produce the component.

Abstract: A corner mold is provided for use in a seal system which protects the corner of a structure from damage and deterioration and creates a barrier covering the gap between adjacent structures. The corner mold includes two external members distanced apart by an interconnecting spacer sized to match the width of the structure. In addition to the corner mold, the seal system includes two moldings and an adhesive which is placed in joints between the corner mold and moldings.

Abstract: A joint sealing key assembly includes a sealing key having a sealing face and one or more posts projecting in a direction away from the sealing face. The sealing key is disposed in a key slot of a first part with the post extending into an opening through the bottom of the key slot. The post includes a laterally opening elongated hole for receiving a lateral pin to retain the sealing key in the slot during assembly. Upon formation of the joint by bringing the seal faces of the first and second parts together, the sealing key is displaced against the bias of a leaf spring thereby retaining the sealing face of the sealing key in sealing engagement with the seal face of the second part.

Abstract: A motor housing assembly includes a gearbox and a gearbox cover having a resilient elastomeric seal overmolded directly onto the cover. The substrate material of the first surface and the elastomeric material of the seal are molecularly compatible such that they will chemically bond at the molecular level, resulting in a fused, single-piece seal-substrate assembly.

Abstract: A sealing gasket for sealing gaps adjacent to a pickup truck is provided. In alternate embodiments a combination pickup truck and sealing gasket is also provided. The sealing gasket of the present invention comprises an elongated member made of a deformable and a somewhat resilient polymeric material. The polymeric material is preferably a closed cell sponge material made of one of a number of polymeric materials which are the somewhat flexible, resilient, water resistant and the like. The cross-section of the elongated member, if divided into two parts, includes a generally triangular portion and a generally semi-circular portion which come together to form a teardrop-like shape. The elongated member preferably has a first lumen which is generally circular in shape when the sealing gasket is undeformed, and preferably a second lumen which has two converging tear surfaces which converge to join at one end and join to an arcuate inner surface at the other end.

Abstract: Appliance having two housing shells (1,2), each having a circumferential contact rim (3,4) with corresponding wall portions (8,9) and a sealing (5) between the wall portions. Fastening means (6) are provided so as to connect the housing shells in a fastening direction (7). The direction (12) of the sealing force is substantially perpendicular to the direction (7) of the fastening force and independent of the fastening force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure stopper for containers of liquids, which is configured as a one-piece plastic part. A central degasifying vent (6) is covered on the inside by a bonded-fibre filter (7). An expansion-resistant wall (5) projects from the inner side (1a) of a ceiling wall (1) that surrounds the degasifying vent (6) on all sides at a distance. The bonded-fibre filter (7) is fixed to a protrusion (8) that is melted onto base of the expansion-resistant wall (5).

Abstract: A cavity having a first diameter is formed in a waterproof connector housing. A cylindrical body portion of a waterproof plug is formed with a plurality of ribs on an outer periphery thereof such that each root portion between the ribs has a second diameter. A cylindrical first extended portion extends continuously from a rib situated at a first longitudinal end of the body portion by a first length. The first extended portion has a third diameter. A cylindrical second extended portion extends continuously from a rib situated at a second longitudinal end of the body portion by a second length. The second extended portion has a fourth diameter, The first extended portion is first inserted into the cavity. The third diameter is equal to or less than the first diameter. The third diameter is equal to or less than the first length.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for sealing a cavity. The sealing assembly includes a sleeve and a molded skirt. A cable is threaded through the sleeve and the cable and sealing assembly are inserted into the cavity. The sealing assembly skirt has a sealing surface that has the same shape as the interior surface of the cavity. This reduces the likelihood of the skirt wrinkling and creating leak paths when it is in sealing contact with the interior surface of the cavity. One preferred embodiment of the sealing assembly can be used to seal an electrical connector.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide a mechanism for preventing a liquid from splashing from a liquid tank and a component mounting apparatus with the liquid splashing prevention mechanism. The liquid splash preventing mechanism has a first seal member with a circumferential outer face attached to a first driving lever in a lubricating oil tank, and a second seal member with an arc face set to the lubricating oil tank correspondingly to the first seal member so that a sealing gap for preventing the lubricating oil from scattering is formed between the first seal member and the second seal member. Moreover, the lubricating oil is filled in the sealing gap. The scattering is more surely prevented by the arrangement. Quality degradation to be caused by adhesion of the lubricating oil to printed boards and the like, etc. can be prevented, and the productivity can be improved.

Abstract: A gel slab sealing strip adapted for use in an electrophoresis tank is provided according to the invention. The sealing strip includes a body having a height, at least one flap extending outwardly from the body and having a height substantially equal to the body, and a core extending at least partially through the body, wherein the sealing strip is adapted to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle in a bottom of the electrophoresis tank.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing system on a first structural element (1). The inventive system is provided with a first through-opening. A first closing flap (3) that can be rotated around a centric axle and is used for closing the first through-opening is situated in said opening. The sealing system can be coupled to a second structural element (2) in an axial manner in relation to the first through-opening. The first closing flap (3) is provided with a first dynamic seal (9) on the radial outer circumference thereof. An elastic seal (8) is provided on the wall of the first through-opening and in the active area of the first dynamic seal (9). The inner diameter of the elastic seal (8) is smaller in the non-operated state than the outer diameter of the first closing flap (3).

Abstract: There are disclosed a first gasketed cover which has excellent sealing properties and comprises a cover body composed of a thermoplastic resin and a gasket composed of a thermoplastic elastomer and integrated with the cover body; a second gasketed cover which has excellent sealing properties and is capable of preventing the generation of noises due the vibration of the cover and which comprises a cover body, a gasket composed of an elastic body and integratedly attached to the cover body, and a member composed of the elastic body of a type same as or different from that in the gasket and integratedly installed on at least part of the cover body plane portion excluding the gasket portion; an electronic equipment cover which is capable of preventing pressure difference between the inside and the outside thereof and which comprises a cover body and a membrane composed of an elastic body and installed on a hole placed on the plane portion of the cover body, in which the cover body is integrated with the membrane;

Abstract: In order to produce a seal for sealing a clearance gap between two electrically conductive components that requiring sealing, and in particular, between two components of a composite block of fuel cells, whilst electrically insulating the components which are to be sealed, and which exhibits adequate fluid imperviousness and has an adequate electrically insulating effect even at high operational temperatures and over a long period of operation, it is proposed that the seal should comprise at least one sealing element which comprises a ceramic material, wherein the seal is of annular form and comprises at least one seating surface for at least one of the components requiring sealing and wherein said surface is at least partially aligned substantially parallel to or inclined to the ring-axis of the seal.

Abstract: In a cover gasket for a hard disc apparatus in which a cover and a rubber are later bonded by using an adhesive agent, in order to prevent running out of the adhesive agent and peeling off of the rubber as much as possible, a recess portion for storing the adhesive agent is provided on a bonding surface of the cover or the rubber, and the bonding is executed in a state of storing the adhesive agent in this recess portion, the recess being provided in the center in the width direction of the bonding surface of the rubber, or being provided in end portions in the width direction of the bonding surface of the rubber.

Abstract: A structure for fitting a seal cap for communicating an interior of a sealed case with an exterior according to the present invention includes a seal cap which incorporates a seal portion having a breathable porous film fixed to its one end fitted to avent tube of the sealed case, and a vent tube mounting part of the sealed case provided with projections, wherein the structure is so constructed that when the seal cap is fitted to the vent tube, an end of the seal cap comes into contact with the projections thereby to position the seal cap.

Abstract: A sealable enclosure including a base and a cover attachable to the base, the base and cover have respective mating surfaces, wherein the base and cover form a chamber there between when the cover is attached to the base. A compliant gel sealant is disposed on the mating surface of one of the base and cover for environmentally sealing the chamber, with a visual indicator provided for determining that the chamber is sealed. In one preferred embodiment, the visual indicator comprises a non-opaque window formed in the cover, and a non-opaque tongue extending from the mating surface of the cover, the tongue aligned with the window such that a line of sight is provided through the respective window and tongue.

Abstract: A weather strip or glass run for an automotive vehicle. The weather strip comprises a main body formed of an elastomer. A slidably contacting section to which a part other than the weather strip is slidably contactable is fixedly formed on the main body and contains a material having at least one of hydrophilicity and water absorbability. The slidably contacting section may be integral with the main body to form a one-piece structure, in which the slidably contacting section is formed of the elastomer, and the elastomer of the main body and the slidably contacting section contain the material having at least one of hydrophilicity and water absorbability.

Abstract: A gasket for sealing interfaces between a micro-machined device and a macroscopic connection to the device. The gasket can include an o-ring, a frame, a tool post and a notch. Alignment of the tool post with a dimple formed in or through a surface of a component adjacent to the gasket facilitates alignment of the gasket. The notch and frame can also facilitate alignment of the gasket.

Abstract: A sealing profile (4) serves to seal a casing (1) with respect to a cover disc (5) of a lamp (2). The sealing profile (4) is extruded from an elastomer and inserted into a groove (3), comprising a groove base (15), of the casing (1). The sealing profile (4) comprises a seal section (6) which comprises lateral contact surfaces (7,8) and interacts with the cover disc (5), a connection section (9) with a reduced cross-sectional surface and a foot section (10) with is provided with lateral retaining lips (11,12). The foot section (10) comprises a strip (16) which interacts in a sealing manner with the groove base (15). When the sealing profile (4) is in the relaxed state, the strip (16) is disposed entirely within a retaining groove (17) of the foot section (10).

Abstract: A gasket for interposition between a first and an opposing second interface surface of a sealing assembly. The gasket includes a retainer and a generally annular seal element received in a groove formed into at least one side of the retainer. Such retainer side further is formed as having one or more channels extending extend radially through the groove and the inner or outer perimeter of the retainer. Each such channel defines a vent for relieving hydrostatic fluid pressure as the gasket is compressed between the interface surfaces.

Abstract: A manway gasket having a knitted wire mesh annular core; a composite FEP and ePTFE jacket disposed around and enclosing the core; wherein the jacket has a flex life of greater than 4,000,000 cycles; and wherein the jacket has a cut-through resistance of greater than 1000 Joules. The gasket also has an improved resiliency of greater than 5 percent and a leak rate of less than 0.01 mg/m/s.