Patent ID: 6578901
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A plug for controlling flow of materials through an opening in a lower portion of a door of an automotive vehicle, the plug comprising:a body portion for substantially overlaying the opening to limit air flow through the opening, the body portion having a length, the body portion including; i) a first surface opposite a second surface, the first surface configured to face the opening, the second surface defining at least one channel extending along the length of the body portion; ii) a central portion and a first peripheral member wherein the at least one channel is between the first peripheral member and the central portion; and iii) at least one support member extending from the first surface of the body portion; and a first and second fastening member extending away from the first surface of the body portion for maintaining the body portion in overlaying relation to the opening, the first and second fastening member configured to extend through the opening for interferingly engaging the lower portion of the door; wherein the at least one support member is for contacting the lower portion of the door such that the at least one peripheral member rotates relative to the central portion thereby maintaining space between the lower portion and the body portion for allowing moisture within the door to drain out of the opening and wherein the at least one channel assists in allowing the peripheral member to rotate relative to the central portion.