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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2008
Joseph P. Fannon, Washington, MI (US);
Richard K. Mette, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Khristopher S. Lee, Oakland Township, MI (US);
Joseph P. Fannon, Washington, MI (US);
Richard K. Mette, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Khristopher S. Lee, Oakland Township, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A sealing device is provided for a vehicle having a door movable between a closed and an opened position. The door defines a fishmouth aperture. A striker pin is configured to enter the fishmouth aperture when the door closes and exit the fishmouth aperture when the door opens. The sealing device is configured to at least partially seal the fishmouth aperture while allowing the striker pin to enter and exit the fishmouth aperture.