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2009-09-23

2010-10-19

Cuff, Michael (Department: 3741)

Internal-combustion engines

Frame construction

Horizontal cylinder

C123S19800E, C123S090380, C123S1950HC

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814880

ABSTRACT:
A cover assembly for an internal combustion engine application and method of construction therefore provides one construction for a valve cover assembly, and another construction for an end cover assembly for a crankcase. The cover assemblies include at least one rigid metal carrier having a plurality of bolt openings and a plurality of load limiters located about said openings. A material is overmolded on the carrier and about the load limiters, with the material forming an exposed sealing surface for direct engagement with a seal gasket.

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