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United States Patent: Sultan Et Al. (45) Date of Patent: Apr. 29, 2008
United States Patent: Sultan Et Al. (45) Date of Patent: Apr. 29, 2008
United States Patent: Sultan Et Al. (45) Date of Patent: Apr. 29, 2008
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against the locking leg such that the seal assembly is locked
into engagement over the ?ange.
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secured thereto;
sealingly engage the door to the body. These door seals are
Well-knoWn to those skilled in the art and prevent moisture,
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ment betWeen the ?ange 32 and the door 40. The seal
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apart from the locking leg. The locking and positioning legs
mechanical attachment.
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retention portion, generally indicated at 70, is ?xedly
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The living hinge 78 abuts against the locking leg 44. The
living hinge 78 alloWs for selective pivotal movement of the
positioning leg 46 relative to the locking leg 44. More
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as speci?cally described.
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What is claimed:
1. A seal assembly for sealing a motor vehicle de?ning an
erally indicated at 80, extending out from the base 42. The
closeout lip 80 includes a proximal segment 82 and a distal,
Without the metal carrier, the seal assembly 30 does not have
exposed metal ends that Will oxide or require anti-corrosion
additives.
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a base;
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segment.
vehicle.
7. A seal assembly as set forth in claim 6 including a
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nel.
11. A seal assembly for sealing a motor vehicle de?ning
an opening having a periphery and a ?ange, having a leading
a base;
a lock tab;
the ?ange.
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?ange.
16. A seal assembly as set forth in claim 15 Wherein said
retention portion includes an engagement surface for abut
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