Abstract: A gasket for sealing between a wall and a gasket support surface, such as between an oven housing and an oven door. The gasket includes a clip, the clip typically being made from a single strand of wire. The wire is bent into a head and a base, the base for engaging the gasket and head dimensioned for engagement with a wall for a support surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sealing spring fastener, which comprises a U-shaped structure, on which an elastic body has been incorporated. The elastic body has a closed cavity within the U-shaped structure. The sealing spring fastener can form an assembly with an extension of a panel, preferably a plastic panel. The assembly or the fastener by itself can be engaged into the slot of a solid sheet, preferably a metal sheet, in a manner that one side of the sheet is sealed from the other side of the sheet in the vicinity of the slot.

Abstract: A compression limiter formed by a roll forming process includes a substantially cylindrical body portion and a plurality of feet. A plurality of notches are stamped along a lower edge of a flat sheet of stock and bent to form the plurality of feet. The flat sheet of stock is then rolled to form the compression limiter. In the preferred embodiment, the compression limiter is formed of a high carbon steel. The plurality of feet of the compression limiter transmit the bolt load of a fastener attaching a plastic intake manifold to a component. In an alternative embodiment, an angled portion attaches each foot to the body of the compression limiter which accommodates for variations in the height of the plastic intake manifold.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wine vat having a metal hoop forming the top, end walls and bottom, and with wooden side walls pressed in sealing engagement with the side edges of the metal hoop. The seal is a compressible seal attached to the side edges of metal hoop, the wooden side walls being clamped to the metal hoop.

Abstract: In order to improve the fit and the sealing effect of a sealing arrangement which is intended to seal a gap (2) between two components (3, 4), which can be moved relative to each other, and an edge of an opening (5) which is to be closed, wherein a grip rail (10), to which a holding region (14) of a profile (15) can be positively latched, can be fixed to a first one (3) of the components, wherein a sealing region (16) of the profile (15) which cooperates in a sealing manner with a second one (4) of the components is attached to the holding region (14), the said sealing region (16) is disposed laterally offset with respect to the grip rail (10) towards an inner side (7) of the gap, wherein the resultant force (17) of a deformation force which acts upon the sealing region (16) runs at least approximately through the grip rail (10).

Abstract: An insertable wear strip assembly is dimensioned for insertion into an associated cavity of an associated weatherseal. The wear strip assembly includes a generally U-shaped base portion having a base wall, and first and second sidewalls extending from the base wall for receiving the window glass. First and second compliant thin wall regions extend outwardly from the first and second sidewalls, respectively, for low friction, sliding engagement with the window glass. Optionally, the insertable wear strip is secured to the weatherseal via fasteners.

Abstract: A vehicle inner belt molding to be fitted along an interior of an opening edge of an elevating window in a vehicle wherein the vehicle has a door inner panel and a trim board being attached to the door inner panel and having a downward flange portion protruding from a position interior of an outer end of the trim board. The vehicle inner belt includes: a fitting portion to be attached to a vehicle body; and a sealing lip formed integrally with an exterior side of the fitting portion to be in elastic contact with an inner surface of a window pane of the elevating window. The fitting portion has an upward opening groove fittable with the downward flange portion.

Abstract: There is provided a weather strip for an automobile, wherein a void due to a gas pocket is prevented from occurring to a boundary part between a core bar and a slightly foamed solid rubber portion, and a continuous extrusion molding system for molding the same. The weather strip for the automobile comprises a U-shaped trim formed by embedding the core bar in the slightly foamed solid rubber portion, foamed so as to have a specific gravity of 0.8 to 1.2, and tiny holes having a depth reaching the core bar are defined in part of the slightly foamed solid rubber portion in such a way as to be arranged in line along the longitudinal direction of the weather strip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seal (14), more particularly for a vehicle door (10). In accordance with the invention the seal (14) is provided with at least one elastically pivotable tongue (19; 20) which on assembly clasps an assigned protuberance (22; 23) in thus assuring fast, simple and reliable securement of the seal (14).

Abstract: A solenoid-operated valve comprises first and second elastic ring members each of which is made of an elastic material such as rubber, which retain a peripheral edge of a diaphragm, and which are flexibly bent in accordance with displacement of the diaphragm. A pair of lip sections is formed on the first and second elastic ring members.

Abstract: A valve cover gasket has a perforated central core of metal including protrusions extending from planar sides of the core. Silk screened on each side of the core is a silicone foam rubber layer adapted to replace traditional cork gasket structures used for same purpose. The silicone rubber layers include a foaming agent that causes the material to expand during an oven-curing period. The amount of expansion of the silicone rubber coating is up to three times the thickness of the coating originally applied. As disclosed, the oven cure is for approximately 10 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The protrusions prevent the silicone rubber material from being fully compressed; the protrusions are designed not to flatten under normal gasket compression loads. The peaks of the protrusions act as compression loads stops to limit amount of permissible compression of the silicone rubber layers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sealing spring fastener, which comprises a U-shaped structure, on which an elastic body has been incorporated. The elastic body has a closed cavity within the U-shaped structure. The sealing spring fastener can form an assembly with an extension of a panel, preferably a plastic panel. The assembly or the fastener by itself can be engaged into the slot of a solid sheet, preferably a metal sheet, in a manner that one side of the sheet is sealed from the other side of the sheet in the vicinity of the slot. This invention also relates to vehicles having parts connected with the above sealing spring fasteners.

Abstract: A gasket for sealing interfaces between a micro-machined device and a macroscopic connection to the device. The gasket can include an o-ring, a frame, a tool post and a notch. Alignment of the tool post with a dimple formed in or through a surface of a component adjacent to the gasket facilitates alignment of the gasket. The notch and frame can also facilitate alignment of the gasket.

Abstract: A device for sealing the contact zone between two apparatus parts which are movable relative to one another. The device includes a sealing element which extends along the contact zone and is fixed on the first apparatus part and also a mating surface which is provided on the second apparatus part and comes into contact with the sealing element in a closed position of the two apparatus parts. The sealing element is formed by a resilient hollow section body which has at right angles to its longitudinal extent a part-zone which is curved in an arc shape in an open position of the two apparatus parts and rests resiliently on the mating surface in the closed position of the two apparatus parts. The hollow section body—in the open position—has a circular cross-section at right angles to its longitudinal extent.

Abstract: A bolt retainer mechanism in one layer of a multiple-layered steel (MLS) gasket, includes an aperture defining a radially inwardly extending tabs. In one embodiment, each tab is formed to define an inverted U-shaped tang positioned adjacent to, and in symmetrical registration with though axially spaced from, an associated mated aperture formed in a second layer of at least a two-layer gasket. Collectively, the plurality of tangs defines a circumscribed diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the associated mated aperture, to assure retention of a bolt supported through the mated apertures for pre-assembly shipment. Preferably, the tangs in association with each of the mated apertures are formed of a spring metal adapted to provide radially inwardly directed forces against threaded shanks of associated bolts. To enhance effectiveness of bolt retention, the bolt-contacting portion of each U-shaped tab has an axial length greater than the axial thickness of the apertures.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sealing spring fastener, which comprises a U-shaped structure, on which an elastic body has been incorporated. The elastic body has a closed cavity within the U-shaped structure. The sealing spring fastener can form an assembly with an extension of a panel, preferably a plastic panel. The assembly or the fastener by itself can be engaged into the slot of a solid sheet, preferably a metal sheet, in a manner that one side of the sheet is sealed from the other side of the sheet in the vicinity of the slot.

Abstract: A gel slab sealing strip adapted for use in an electrophoresis tank is provided according to the invention. The sealing strip includes a body having a height, at least one flap extending outwardly from the body and having a height substantially equal to the body, and a core extending at least partially through the body, wherein the sealing strip is adapted to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle in a bottom of the electrophoresis tank.

Abstract: A sealing element particularly for sealing two parallel planar surfaces, which sealing element includes a supporting element with two or more catch or snap-fastening elements for connecting the support element to one of the planar surfaces by engaging mating areas; the sealing element also includes an elastomer element on each side of the support element facing the parallel surfaces such that each elastomer element creates a seal between the support element and a respective one of the parallel surfaces.

Abstract: Method for the removable sealing of a component housing, and apparatus to practice the method using an elastic or conformable sealing band. The present invention teaches a sealing band, preferably elastic, to apply a horizontal seal to the horizontal seam defined by vertically assembled component case elements. The seal is maintained in position over the seam by an alignment element disposed on at least one of the seal and the case. The sealing band is rendered electrically conductive by admixing therewith a conductive material, or by plating thereon a conductive coating. A retaining element may be further added to at least one of the sealing band and the case to minimize tampering with the sealing band once installed.

Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly suitable for use in a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system of a vehicle comprising a housing, a heat exchanger core disposed in the housing and spaced from the housing to provide a peripheral spacing between the core and the housing and a seal disposed in the peripheral spacing including a first section engaging a portion of the core and having a first hardness and a second section integrally molded with the first section engaging a portion of the housing and having a second hardness less than the first hardness.

Abstract: A sealing member is provided which can be spirally wrapped around an elongate article (e.g., a cable) comprises a strip of sealing material (e.g., gel sealing material), and at least one series of gripping elements situated adjacent to the strip of sealing material and extending beside a longitudinal edge of the sealing material. In use, the gripping elements cause the sealing member to grip an elongate article around which it is spirally wrapped. The sealing member may also include a support strip to which the strip of sealing material and each series of gripping elements are attached.

Abstract: A combination disc and sealing ring for a filter assembly is provided. The disc is an annular thermoplastic disc having a central aperture. The disc includes an upper side and a lower side and the upper side of the disc includes an annular thickened area that extends upward from the upper side of the disc and that is spaced radially outward from the aperture of the disc. The annular thickened area is thermally welded to a sealing ring. The height of the annular thickened area is at least one-third the height of the sealing ring. The sealing ring further includes a central aperture that has a common axis with the central aperture of the disc. The sealing ring also includes a compressible area radially disposed between the aperture of the sealing ring and the annular thickened area of the disc.

Abstract: A vehicle seal (1) comprises an elastic molded sealing member (19) with holes through which clips (16) on a fastening rail (11) made of plastics material extend into anchoring holes in a vehicle body. The molded sealing member (19) is made in a molding tool (2) by being injected on to and vulcanized to the fastening rail (11) which is laid within the molding tool. The molding tool (2) is divided and includes a molding recess (8) in which the fastening rail (11) is laid. On one mold part (6), for each clip (16), there is provided a cap (9) which sealingly encircles the clip (16) and which extends into the molding recess (8) when the molding tool (2) is closed. Each cap (9), when the molding tool (2) is closed has its free edge (18) pressed into sealing contact with a base (12) of the fastening rail (11) which carries the clips (16). A coupling layer (15) is provided between the fastening rail (11) and the molded seal (19).

Abstract: Expansion seal ring with an essentially torus shaped expansion seal (1) which is provided between two concentric positionable connection pieces (2, 3) to be sealed or the like, which include a sealing section (1a) which is pulled over the edge (3a) of one of the two connection pieces (3), and which includes an expandable section (1b), which is provided to be radially effective between the two connection pieces (2, 3), as well as a jacket (4) which essentially completely covers or envelopes the expansion seal (1) at least in the area of the expandable section (1b).

Abstract: A tubular article useful for bundling wire or cables or for creating a seal between two surfaces, such as an oven and an oven door, is provided with externally applied attachment clips. The clips are formed from separate pieces of wire, each of which is bent at an acute angle at its mid-point to form a head portion and a pair of shoulders which fit into an aperture on one of the surfaces to be sealed. The clip further includes crossed intermediate portions followed by transversely extending base legs. The base legs are passed through the wall of the gasket and clinched so that they extend back towards the crossed portions. Gaskets are disclosed comprised of yarn, such as glass fiber yarn, interbraided with stainless steel wire. The spacing between clips may be varied to accommodate variations in aperture spacing and/or to provide tubular articles which are braided and are capable of varying in diameter at different locations along surfaces to which they are attached.

Abstract: A feed port clamp member is disclosed for placement through and about the feed port of a filter plate to provide an abrasion-resistant surface through the feed port of the filter plate to prevent degradation of the underlying filter media and filter plate during high pressure and/or high temperature flow conditions of solids-containing filtration fluid through the feed port. The feed port clamp member is reinforced to provide stability to the feed port clamp member and to assure a secure seal between the feed port clamp member and the filter media. The feed port clamp member provides an improved means of protecting the filter plate and filter media under challenging flow conditions, particularly when the filtration fluid contains non-mineral solids components.

Abstract: A gasket insert including a carrier having at least two retaining arms. The retaining arms are adapted to contact opposing faces of a gasket material to form a mechanical means of fastening the gasket insert to a gasket body. Also disclosed is a method of making a gasket insert including forming a carrier body from a steel stamping and folding the steel stamping upon itself to create a double layered carrier body. The carrier body is fitted with retaining arms for gripping the gasket body and is fitted with a plurality of passages for filling with sealing material and forming a positive means of mechanically bonding sealing material to the carrier body.