Patent ID: 6595525
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A gasket for use with a vehicle brake plate module, the brake plate module having a specified shape with at least one sealing surface, said gasket comprising:a flattened carrier strip constructed of a flexible material and including a first face and a second face, said carrier strip being provided as a substantially planar shaped member having specified width and thickness and further being constructed of a high-tear strength plasticized material selected from the group including thermoformable polyolefins, shapeable polyolefins, polystyrenes, and polyolefin foams; an adhesive exhibited upon said first face of material, said adhesive further comprising a tacking surface applied to said first face of said carrier strip; a peel-away backing surface secured over said first face of material; and at least one elongate bead of material fixedly applied to said second face in a desired pattern, said bead further comprising a foam-in-place silicone material exhibiting a solid configuration in cross section; said adhesive surface being applied to the sealing surface of the part to affix said carrier strip and so that said bead pattern projects from the sealing surface.