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Elastomeric sealing device

US4838732A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 12, 1982
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 12, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02D29/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An elastomeric sealing device to prevent ingress of surface fluids into holes, principally drains which are characterized by non-watertight covers or grilles with either regular or irregular topographic boundaries. The device comprises a three-part construction, including a top film, a core elastomer having minimal shear strength, and a bottom film. When in use, the device conforms to contour of adjacent hole covering device and fills existing crevices and voids, thereby providing an efficient seal. When removed from hole, device recovers neutral shape thereby being suitable for re-use on same or different hole.

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