# US 10,871,229 B2 · Elastomeric gel body gasket having a substantially incompressible skeleton, a method of making and using the same > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,871,229 B2 - Document ID: US10871229B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/223,912 - Filed: 2018-12-18 - Published: 2019-04-25 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2013-09-12 - Assignees: The Patent Well LLC - Applicants: The Patent Well LLC - Inventors: Matt Boyd; Jeff Busby; Kent Boomer; Michael Dry - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10871229B2 ## CPC - F16J 15/104: {characterised by structure} - B32B 3/26: characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layer; characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids {(foam layer B32B5/18; layer of synthetic resin characterised by fillers that create voids or cavities B32B27/205); characterised by an apertured layer} - B32B 37/156: {at least one layer is calendered and immediately laminated} - B64C 1/14: Windows; Doors; Hatch covers or access panels; Surrounding frame structures; Canopies; Windscreens {accessories therefor, e.g. pressure sensors, water deflectors, hinges, seals, handles, latches, windscreen wipers}(fairings movable in conjunction with undercarriage elements B64C25/16; bomb doors B64D1/06) - B64F 5/10: Manufacturing or assembling aircraft, e.g. jigs therefor - B64F 5/50: Handling or transporting aircraft components - F16J 15/102: {characterised by material} - B32B 2305/022: Foam - B32B 2605/18: Aircraft - B64C 1/1446: {Inspection hatches (for engine cowls B64D29/08)} - B64C 1/18: Floors - B64D 37/00: Arrangements in connection with fuel supply for power plant (refuelling during flight B64D39/00) - F16J: PISTONS {(specially adapted for dampers F16F9/32)}; CYLINDERS; SEALINGS - B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM - B64C: AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS - B64F: GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT; DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLING, CLEANING, MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING AIRCRAFT, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, TESTING OR INSPECTING AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B64D: EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT ## Abstract Gaskets, including aircraft gaskets, are disclosed, the gaskets having an elastomeric gel body and substantially incompressible skeletons. The bodies may be pliable and deformable and, in one example, may be comprised of a two-part chemically cured polyurethane that sets up as a gel after mixing with the web so that it is fully integral with the web and so that there is substantially no air bubbles or air pockets left in the web. The web may be a regular shaped web and made of nylon. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An assembly for use with an aircraft, the assembly comprising: an aircraft base; a workpiece for removably engaging the base; a multiplicity of fasteners engaging the aircraft base and workpiece and capable of receiving a torque and applying compression to the base and workpiece; a gasket or gasket tape positioned between the aircraft workpiece and the aircraft base, the gasket or gasket tape comprising: a pliable, elastomeric body having a tacky, non-adhesive upper surface, a tacky, non-adhesive lower surface, and a perimeter; and a non-metallic, non-fibrous, non-conductive, non-woven skeletal web made from a plastic capable of being molded, extruded or melt processed, and having an upper surface, a lower surface, a perimeter and a multiplicity of non-overlapping strands meeting at and integral with a multiplicity of joints, the strands and joints defining a multiplicity of open pores; wherein the elastomeric body, in a pre-compressed condition, is the same thickness or thicker than and substantially encapsulates the skeletal web, including filling the pores thereof; wherein the x and y dimensions of the gasket or gasket tape are greater than the z (thickness) dimension; and wherein the gasket or gasket tape is configured for some lateral flow of the elastomeric body under compression between the workpiece and base, such compression in the range of about 50-500 psi, wherein under such compression the gasket or gasket tape is capable of holding about 50% or more of an initial torque value after 24 hours. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the skeletal web is crimped. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, further including at least one foam layer configured for laying adjacent at least one of the upper surface or lower surface elastomeric body. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The assembly of claim 3, wherein the foam layer partly comprises a material of the same composition as the material comprising the elastomeric body. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the assembly is configured such that the upper surface of the elastomeric body of the gasket or gasket tape contacts one of the aircraft base or workpiece and the lower surface of the elastomeric body of the gasket or gasket tape contacts the other of the aircraft base or workpiece. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The assembly of claim 5, wherein the gasket or gasket tape is capable of remaining tacky through multiple compression and release cycles. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The assembly of claim 5, wherein the gasket or gasket tape is capable of remaining tacky through multiple temperature and pressure cycles. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the elastomeric body of the gasket or gasket tape is comprised of a cured polymer gel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, wherein the cured polymer gel is polyurethane. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the elastomeric body is silicon free. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, further including a skin for engaging at least one of the upper or lower surfaces of the elastomeric body of the gasket orgasket tape. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the body is a polyurethane gel and has a hardness between about 40-150 on 37.5 gr. half cone penetrometer. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the skeletal web is comprised of nylon. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the joints of the skeletal web of the gasket or gasket tape are thicker than any of the strands. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, further including a fillet seal on the aircraft base and at a perimeter of the aircraft workpiece and adjacent the gasket or gasket tape. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the skeletal web has a tensile strength of between about 10 Mpa and 150 Mpa. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the assembly is configured such that the upper surface of the elastomeric body of the gasket or gasket tape contacts one of the aircraft base or workpiece and the lower surface of the elastomeric body of the gasket or gasket tape contacts the other of the aircraft base or workpiece; wherein the gasket or gasket tape is capable of remaining tacky through multiple compression and release cycles; and wherein the elastomeric body is silicon free. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the workpiece is an aircraft antenna. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The assembly of claim 18, wherein the aircraft base is part of an exterior surface of the aircraft. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The assembly of claim 19, wherein the assembly is configured such that the upper surface of the elastomeric body of the gasket or gasket tape contacts one of the aircraft base or workpiece and the lower surface of the elastomeric body of the gasket or gasket tape contacts the other of the aircraft base or workpiece; and wherein the gasket or gasket tape is capable of remaining tacky through multiple compression and release cycles.