(under the class definition) Structure provided with means for sealing the joint, said means being distinct from the joint and unnecessary to the connection of the members.
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134, for a ball and socket joint provided with packing at a point remote from the bearing interface.
135+, for a ball and socket joint provided with packing at the bearing interface.
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277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing means or process,
345+, for a seal between relatively movable parts (i.e., a dynamic seal).
