Abstract: A plug and seal assembly for use in an automatic transmission provides a fluid coupling interface between transmission components to facilitate the passage of fluid. One plug design has a cylindrical body with a terminal edge at one axial end. A seal is joined to the plug at the terminal axial edge and extends both radially inward and radially outward relative to the terminal axial edge. This single seal design provides leak protection between the plug and transmission housing and between the plug and a tube inserted through the plug. Another plug design has a radially extending flange at one end of the cylindrical plug body. An outer seal annularly disposed about the radial flange prevents leakage between the plug and the surrounding transmission parts. An inner annular seal is disposed within the cylindrical body of the plug and prevents leakage between the plug interior and a fluid conveyance tube inserted through the plug.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus includes an annular seal and a retention ring annularly disposed about and joined to the seal. The retention ring fully supports, retains and carries the seal so that the application environment need not provide any structure to hold the seal, such as a machined groove. The seal is disposed in axial seal engagement with two cylindrical tubes that are registered in fluid communication with one another. A means is provided to limit axial compression of the seal so as to prevent seal extrusion otherwise arising from excessive compression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for creating a monolithically or modular formed intake manifold paddle system for use in an engine. The intake manifold paddle system has a shaft or shaft portion with at least one paddle. Each of the paddles may have an elastomeric edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-piece air induction sealing system. A fuel injector bore is included in the air induction sealing system. The air induction sealing system can be inserted into a manifold runner.