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Self-adjustable end cap assembly

  • US 6,483,027 B1
  • Filed: 09/06/2000
  • Issued: 11/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/06/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A self-adjusting end cap, comprising:

  • a base having an inner and an outer surface;

    at least one post connected to said base inner surface, said at least one post adapted to fit into a channel in an opening of an object to be capped; and

    at least one rib extending outwardly from said at least one post, a portion of said at least one rib adapted to fit into the channel in the opening of the object;

    wherein said at least one rib extends beyond an inner wall of the channel, such that said at least one rib is sheared by the inner wall of the channel upon insertion of said at least one post and at least one rib into the channel for positioning said end cap within the object.

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