Patent · US Expired

Automobile body panel hole closure

US4391384A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1981
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure for a panel hole which includes a heat activatable gasket that permanently expands into positive fluidtight sealing engagement with opposed marginal surfaces of the panel and a rigid closure plate.

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