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US 5,482,358 AGranted
Vented plug for a hubcap
AssigneeDual Dynamics, Inc.
InventorScott M. Kuck
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Abstract
A vented plug for a hubcap is disclosed and is comprised of a rubber, elastomer or Neophrene.TM. material having an insert molded therein with the insert being impervious to water and other contaminants so that water and other contaminants may not enter the interior of the hubcap but which permits the passage of air therethrough so that excessive pressure within the hubcap may be vented.
Claims1
A plug for a hubcap having an opening formed therein which removably receives the plug, comprising:
- said plug having an insert embedded therein which is comprised of a metal material which is impervious to water and other contaminants but which permits the passage of air therethrough to permit the venting of excess pressure from within the hubcap;
- said insert including an inner end, an outer end, and an enlarged body portion positioned therebetween.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.