Caterpillar Tractor Co.

Robert B Bowen

Roger F Maier

John R Rediger

An environmental seal for use with a multidirectional control lever. The seal defines a movable structure including a first closure portion movable with the movable member and a second closure portion cooperating with the first closure portion to effectively maintain an opening through which the movable member extends sealingly closed in all positions of the movable member. The seal includes only two slidable closure elements for effectively sealing the opening in all positions of the movable member. Spring biasing structure may be provided for biasing the closure elements into movable sealed engagement.

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Edwards, IL, United States of America

Robert B Bowen