Patent ID: 7565940
Filing Date: 2009-07-28
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. An orifice cover selectively disposed within an orifice having a structural member selectively extending through the orifice, the orifice defined by an inner peripheral extent of a component opening, the component having both an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface, said orifice cover comprising: an elastomeric main body having an outer surface, an inner surface and an outer edge contacting the outer and inner surfaces, the outer edge defining an outer periphery, said outer periphery selectively engaging the inner peripheral extent of the component; and said outer periphery including a securing mechanism configured to contact both the inward facing surface and the outward facing surface of the component adjacent the component opening to secure said orifice cover to the component wherein said elastomeric main body includes an opening therethrough that is spaced inwardly of said outer periphery and wherein said opening selectively provides a travel pathway between a first position and a second position for a protrusion extending through said opening.