US3665646A
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Sealing strip
Assignee: Draftex GmbH
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Filing: 1970-03-09
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A U-shaped sealing strip adapted to be mounted on a support, especially for use in doors, trunk lids and the like of automobiles, comprising a firm sealing lip extending outwardly away from the apex portion of the U-shaped sealing strip, and a second sealing lip connected to and extending outwardly away from one leg of the U-shaped sealing strip in a direction away from the apex portion and extending beyond a plane which is perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of the U-shaped sealing strip and which passes through the edge of the end of one leg, the second sealing lip being adapted to sealingly rest against a member extending at an angle with respect to the support.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerd Niemanns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/23; B60J10/235; B60J10/30; B60J10/32; B60J10/80; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24198
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A U-shaped sealing strip adapted to be mounted on supporting means, especially for use in doors, trunk lids and the like of automobiles, comprising a first sealing lip extending outwardly away from the apex portion of the U-shaped sealing strip, and a second sealing lip connected to and extending outwardly away from one leg of the U-shaped sealing strip in a direction away from said apex portion and extending beyond a plane which is perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of said U-shaped sealing strip and which passes through the edge of the end of said one leg, said second sealing lip being adapted to sealingly rest against a member extending at an angle with respect to said supporting means, and further comprising a U-shaped decorative strip placed upon and surrounding the other leg of said U-shaped sealing strip, that leg of said U-shaped decorative strip which is located between the two legs of said U-shaped sealing strip being adapted to sealingly engage said supporting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A U-shaped sealing strip adapted to be mounted on supporting means, especially for use in doors, trunk lids and the like of automobiles, comprising a first sealing lip extending outwardly away from the apex portion of the U-shaped sealing strip, and a second sealing lip connected to and extending outwardly away from one leg of the U-shaped sealing strip in a direction away from said apex portion and extending beyond a plane which is perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of said U-shaped sealing strip and which passes through the edge of the end of said one leg, said second sealing lip being adapted to sealingly rest against a member extending at an angle with respect to said supporting means, and further comprising a U-shaped decorative strip placed upon and surrounding the other leg of said U-shaped sealing strip, that leg of said U-shaped decorative strip which is located between the two legs of said U-shaped sealing strip being adapted to sealingly engage said supporting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A U-shaped sealing strip according to claim 1, wherein said one leg of said U-shaped sealing strip is, on that side which faces the other leg, provided with gripping ribs for engagement with said supporting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A U-shaped sealing strip according to claim 1 wherein said sealing strip and said first and second lips form a unitary structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A sealing strip according to claim 1, which includes a U-shaped metallic insert embedded therein and extending from one leg through said apex portion to the other leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sealing strip according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the legs of said U-shaped decorative strip is provided with a metallic insert.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing strip according to claim 5, wherein said metallic insert is provided in that leg of said U-shaped decorative strip which is located outside said U-shaped sealing strip.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |