Patents Assigned to Chicago Seal Clamp
  • Balance shaft seal clamp
    Patent number: 6357756
    Abstract: A balance shaft seal retainer for retaining the front balance shaft seal of an engine oil pump. At least one bolt threaded within one or more apertures of the retainer and into the engine secures the seal retainer on the oil pump housing. The semi-circular cutout at the bottom edge of the retainer effectively holds a semi-circular region of the annular seal in place and permits installation without the need to remove the balance shaft or timing or balance belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Chicago Seal Clamp
    Inventor: Paul T. Matovich