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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2023
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Todd E. Durocher, Warren, MI (US);
Christopher A. Michaels, Milford, MI (US);
Christa F. Cooper, Warren, MI (US);
Luke A. Reini, Spruce Pine, NC (US);
Jeffrey W. Niemczak, Brighton, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A surface includes a first side defining a wet surface and a second side defining a dry surface. The second side is opposite the first side. The surface has an opening extending between the first side and the second side, and a seal system covering the opening. The seal system includes a flexible seal member insertable through the opening. The flexible seal member engages the wet surface. A tension member is connected to the flexible seal member. The tension member extends through the opening and is configured to apply a tension force to the flexible seal member to engage against the wet surface to close the opening.