Abstract: An elongated elastomeric sealing member is disclosed for sealing between a pair of adjacent spaced-apart panels. The preferred sealing member includes an elongated inner bead portion and one or more elongated flange portions extending generally laterally outwardly from the bead portion. The flange portions are preferably disposed at a lateral angular relationship of less than 180 degrees with respect to one another and have outer ends or edges resiliently engageable with the spaced-apart panels. The bead portion preferably includes a generally convex arcuate inner surface and a pair of generally flat outer surfaces, with the flat outer surfaces being disposed on opposite lateral sides of the arcuate inner surface, between the arcuate inner surface and the flange portions.

Abstract: A device for at least partially closing or covering an aperture in a panel structure or the like generally includes a relatively stiff but malleable one-piece body including at least two or more integral attachment members extending generally in a lateral or radial outward direction. The outer ends of the attachment members support the remainder of the one-piece body in a generally arched configuration when loosely inserted into the aperture. When a force is exerted on the one-piece body generally toward the aperture at least a portion of the one-piece body bends so that the attachment members are forcibly spread outwardly into a secure gripping engagement with the portion of the panel structure surrounding the aperture. The closure device can also be used in conjunction with various sealing or adhesive bonding means, as well as with various other optional features of the invention.