ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,492,782, issued on Dec. 9.
"Cup and seal system for trailer brakes" was invented by Robert D Page (Portsmouth, Va.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A cup and seal system for trailer brake assemblies that can attach and fit inside a trailer brake at the base of an axle spindle that will catch and contain any leaked lubricants from a seal seepage or seal blowout failure. The accompanying seal is configured with the specs of an ordinary seal with an added extended lip that will fit inside the cup reservoir without friction resulting in a fail-safe system for trailers that are in-between bearing and brake maintenance services. Cups and Seals ma...