US3720567A
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Light reflective composite molding
Assignee: Glass Laboratories Co
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Filing: 1971-02-09
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A composite molding comprising an elongate transparent casing adapted for operative association with an external source. The casing includes a pair of opposing faces one of which is adapted to contact and be concealed by the external source and the other of which is adapted to be exposed relative to the external source. A metallic strip extends in the casing proximate and generally parallel to the one of the faces which is adapted to contact the external source. A light-reflective strip extends in the casing generally parallel to the metallic strip and is separated from the latter of said faces by the metallic strip. A transparent self-hardening coating such as lacquer, varnish or the like extends on the light-reflective strip proximate the face which is adapted to be exposed relative to the external source. The coating is adapted to seal and eliminate air-cavities existing between the light-reflective strip and the exposed surface of said faces to obviate interference of light-rays to be reflected by the molding.
Inventors
- 👤 V Shanok
- 👤 J Shanok
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04; B60R13/043; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24752; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2933; Y10T428/294
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A composite molding for use on a portion of an automobile, said molding comprising an elongate transparent casing, said casing including a pair of opposing faces, one of said faces defining a concealable face for contacting the automobile portion, the other of said faces defining an observable face for being exposed relative to the automobile portion, a metallic strip extending in said casing proximate and generally parallel to said concealable face, a light-reflective strip extending in said casing generally parallel to said metallic strip, said metallic strip being disposed between and separating said lightreflective strip and said concealable face, and coating means for eliminating air-cavities between said light-reflective strip and said observable face to obviate potential interference of light rays reflected by said light-reflective strip, said coating means including a transparent self-hardening coating extending on said light-reflective strip proximate said observable face.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A composite molding for use on a portion of an automobile, said molding comprising an elongate transparent casing, said casing including a pair of opposing faces, one of said faces defining a concealable face for contacting the automobile portion, the other of said faces defining an observable face for being exposed relative to the automobile portion, a metallic strip extending in said casing proximate and generally parallel to said concealable face, a light-reflective strip extending in said casing generally parallel to said metallic strip, said metallic strip being disposed between and separating said lightreflective strip and said concealable face, and coating means for eliminating air-cavities between said light-reflective strip and said observable face to obviate potential interference of light rays reflected by said light-reflective strip, said coating means including a transparent self-hardening coating extending on said light-reflective strip proximate said observable face.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
142 words
A composite molding for use on a portion of an automobile, said molding comprising an elongate transparent casing, said casing including a pair of opposing faces, one of said faces defining a concealable face for contacting the automobile portion, the other of said faces defining an observable face for being exposed relative to the automobile portion, a metallic strip extending in said casing proximate and generally parallel to said concealable face, a light-reflective strip extending in said casing generally parallel to said metallic strip, said metallic strip being disposed between and separating said light-reflective strip and said concealable face, and coating means for eliminating air-cavities between said light-reflective strip and said observable face to obviate potential interference of light rays reflected by said light-reflective strip, said coating means including a transparent self-hardening coating extending on said light-reflective strip proximate said observable face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
A composite molding for use on a portion of an automobile, said molding comprising an elongate transparent casing, said casing including a pair of opposing faces, one of said faces defining a concealable face for contacting the automobile portion, the other of said faces defining an observable face for being exposed relative to the automobile portion, a metallic strip extending in said casing proximate and generally parallel to said concealable face, a light-reflective strip extending in said casing generally parallel to said metallic strip, said metallic strip being disposed between and separating said light-reflective strip and said concealable face, and coating means for eliminating air-cavities between said light-reflective strip and said observable face to obviate potential interference of light rays reflected by said light-reflective strip, said coating means including a transparent self-hardening coating extending on said light-reflective strip proximate said observable face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composite molding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elongate transparent casing is constituted of a thermoplastic composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A composite molding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said casing fully encapsulates said metallic strip, said light-reflective strip and said coating in fixed relation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composite molding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said metallic strip is constituted of aluminum foil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A composite molding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light-reflective strip is at least partially transparent and constituted for reflecting white light.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A composite molding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light-reflective strip is at least partially transparent and constituted of a color for reflecting light of its own color.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composite molding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said casing and metallic strip are substantially co-extensive transversely with one another.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A composite molding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light-reflective strip has a transverse extent which is substantially less than that of said metallic strip and is disposed generally medially on the latter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A composite molding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said casing has a transverse cross-sectional U-shaped extent defining a pair of opposing limbs and a medial portion integrally interconnecting said opposing limbs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A composite molding as claimed in claim 9, wherein said metallic strip is generally co-extensive with said pair of opposing limbs so as to be visible universally from any vantage point.
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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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |