US Patent 7296800 Seal device

A seal device that includes a seal portion protruding from a resilient body member in a common direction with a seal lip member. The seal portion being shorter in length and having a thickness that is thinner than the lip seal member. A gap is defined between an action diameter surface of the seal lip member and one of either a retainer portion or a ring member, wherein the seal portion contacts the other one of the retainer portion or ring member. A pressure receiving groove is defined between the seal lip member and the seal portion, and is in communication with the gap.