View source for 20240044408. Hygienic Hole Seal simplified abstract (Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.)

=Hygienic Hole Seal=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.|Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.]]


[[Category:Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Joseph D. Ricke of Arden Hills MN (US)|Joseph D. Ricke of Arden Hills MN (US)]][[Category:Joseph D. Ricke of Arden Hills MN (US)]]

==Hygienic Hole Seal - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240044408 titled 'Hygienic Hole Seal

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a hole seal that is used in an enclosure wall. The seal includes a plate with a surface facing away from the exterior side of the enclosure wall and a peripheral extension that extends towards the enclosure wall. A stud is coupled to the plate and extends away from it. A gasket with a slanted peripheral surface is also included, along with a retaining member that engages the enclosure wall opposite the gasket. The stud can receive a fastener to push the retaining member against the enclosure wall, with the plate contacting the gasket so that the peripheral extension aligns flush with the first peripheral surface of the gasket along the exterior profile of the hole seal.

* The invention is a hole seal used in an enclosure wall.
* The seal includes a plate, a peripheral extension, a stud, a gasket, and a retaining member.
* The plate has a surface facing away from the exterior side of the enclosure wall.
* The peripheral extension extends towards the enclosure wall.
* The stud is coupled to the plate and extends away from it.
* The gasket has a slanted peripheral surface.
* The retaining member engages the enclosure wall opposite the gasket.
* The stud can receive a fastener to push the retaining member against the enclosure wall.
* The plate contacts the gasket, aligning the peripheral extension flush with the first peripheral surface of the gasket along the exterior profile of the hole seal.

== Potential Applications ==
* This technology can be used in various types of enclosures, such as electrical enclosures, to seal holes and prevent the passage of air, water, or other substances.
* It can be applied in construction, automotive, and aerospace industries where sealing holes in walls or panels is necessary.

== Problems Solved ==
* The hole seal provides an effective solution for sealing holes in enclosure walls, preventing leaks and maintaining the integrity of the enclosure.
* It ensures a secure and flush fit between the seal and the enclosure wall, minimizing the risk of damage or failure.

== Benefits ==
* The hole seal offers improved sealing capabilities, reducing the risk of water or air infiltration.
* It provides a secure and reliable seal, enhancing the overall performance and longevity of the enclosure.
* The design allows for easy installation and maintenance, saving time and effort.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a hole seal is provided that includes a plate having a surface configured to face away from an exterior side of an enclosure wall of the enclosure and a peripheral extension extending away from the surface toward the enclosure wall, a stud coupled to and extending away from the plate, a gasket having a first peripheral surface extending obliquely relative to an axis defined by the stud, and a retaining member configured to engage the enclosure wall of the enclosure opposite the gasket. in one example, the stud is configured to receive a fastener to urge the retaining member against the enclosure wall in an installed configuration, with the plate contacting the gasket so that the peripheral extension of the plate aligns flush with the first peripheral surface of the gasket along an exterior profile of the hole seal that faces away from the exterior side of the enclosure wall.



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