Plugging device

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1989-01-30

1990-01-09

Foster, Jimmy G.

Receptacles

Closures

Closure adaptable for various sizes or openings

138 98, 114227, 425 13, 2940209, 152370, 156 97, B65D 5100

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048922196

ABSTRACT:
A plugging device and system for plugging apertures in panels, and which is particularly useful in plugging irregular apertures in, for example, hulls of water-going vessels. The plugging device includes a body member from which depend a plurality of fingers generally configured in a bundle. When in use, the body member is pushed through the aperture, and the periphery of the aperture forces the fingers to a configuration so as to effectively seal the aperture. The system includes several types of push rods and mechanisms for retaining the plugging device in the aperture.

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