Methods and apparatus for a seal
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1. A seal for a joint between a first surface and a second surface, comprising:
- an oblong strip positioned over the joint, wherein the oblong strip is configured to seal a region between the first surface and the second surface; and
a cutter disposed between the first surface and the oblong strip, wherein the cutter is configured to cut the oblong strip in response to a displacement of the second surface away from the first surface.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for a seal according to various aspects of the present invention include a seal operating in conjunction with a housing and a removable cover. A portion of the seal is attached to the housing and another portion of the seal is attached to the removable cover to enclose a joint between the housing and the removable cover. A cutter cuts the seal, which allows the removable cover to be removed.
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1. A seal for a joint between a first surface and a second surface, comprising:
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an oblong strip positioned over the joint, wherein the oblong strip is configured to seal a region between the first surface and the second surface; and a cutter disposed between the first surface and the oblong strip, wherein the cutter is configured to cut the oblong strip in response to a displacement of the second surface away from the first surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A seal for an optics assembly housing and a removable cover, comprising:
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an oblong metal foil positioned over a junction between the optics assembly housing and the removable cover, wherein the metal foil is configured to seal a region between the optics assembly housing and the removable cover; and a cutter attached to the optics assembly housing, wherein the cutter is configured to cut the metal foil in response to a displacement of the removable cover away from the optics assembly housing. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for selectively sealing a joint between a first surface and a second surface, comprising:
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attaching a curter to the first surface; affixing an oblong shaped metal foil over the joint and the cutter, wherein the metal foil is adapted to seal a region between the first surface and the second surface; and cutting the metal foil with the cutter, wherein the cutter is configured to cut the metal foil in response to a displacement of the second surface away from the first surface. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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