Liquid-Resistant Connectors and Covers for Equipment Using the Same

Abstract

A water-resistant connector for use with fabric and sheet-like material comprises two plates stitched to each other on either side of and through the fabric or sheet-like material with at least one gasket made of an elastomeric material such as neoprene being placed between one of the plates and the fabric or sheet-like material. The gasket is stitched through and compressed between the plates so as to press against the stitching for water resistance. A suitable elastomeric material is a sheet of elastomeric compound adhered to either side of a reinforcing scrim.

1 - 8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . A gasket sheet, comprising two sheets comprised of an elastomeric material adhered to either side of a scrim sheet. 
     
     
         10 . The gasket sheet according to  claim 9  wherein the elastomeric material is a rubber-like compound. 
     
     
         11 . The gasket sheet according to  claim 9  wherein the elastomeric material is polychloroprene. 
     
     
         12 . The gasket sheet according to  claim 9  wherein the scrim sheet is fabric. 
     
     
         13 . A method of making a gasket, comprising:
 providing two sheets of elastomeric material and a scrim sheet; and   adhering the two sheets of elastomeric material to either side of the scrim sheet.   
     
     
         14 . The method of making a gasket according to  claim 13  wherein the elastomeric material is a rubber-like compound. 
     
     
         15 . The method of making a gasket according to  claim 13  wherein the elastomeric material is polychloroprene. 
     
     
         16 . The method of making a gasket according to  claim 13  wherein the scrim sheet is a woven or knitted fabric. 
     
     
         17 - 33 . (canceled)