Seal for a joint or juncture – Seal between relatively movable parts – Circumferential contact seal for other than piston
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-25
2006-07-25
Bellinger, Jason R. (Department: 3617)
Seal for a joint or juncture
Seal between relatively movable parts
Circumferential contact seal for other than piston
C277S572000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07080841
ABSTRACT:
A hub seal adapter has an outer diameter and thickness dimensioned to removably fit into the internal bore of a standard automotive hub in the same position that the grease seal would normally occupy, and be retained in the hub by the same snap ring as would be used to retain the seal in the hub. The adapter includes an internal bore into which a grease seal is press fit, the grease seal having a slightly smaller outside diameter than the standard seal. A snap ring retains the grease seal in the internal bore of the adapter. The adapter can be manually removed from the hub for cleaning and greasing of the hub bearings without damaging the seal, thereby allowing reuse of the seal.
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Bellinger Jason R.
Klima Timothy J.
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