US Patent 7197912 Gas sensor seal and method of producing same

A gas sensor seal (40) comprising a body (122), an upper portion having a flange (124), and at least one channel (130). The flange (124) has an extension (131) that extends from the upper portion, a bend (129) which extends from the extension (131) along the body (122), and a protrusion (128) which extends from the bend (129) toward the body (122). The channel (130) extends through the body (122) from the upper portion to a lower surface (126). A method for using the gas sensor seal (40) within a sensor (10) is also provided.