US3728832A
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Connection of a window pane to a frame
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1970-11-23
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1990-11-23
Abstract
Abstract In combination: a frame defining a window opening and having flange means surrounding the opening, clamping means of substantially U-shaped profile straddling the flange means and having first and second legs extending substantially parallel to the flange means and respectively on opposite sides thereof, sealing strip means of elastic material and mounted on the frame and flange means and having a first recess therein, a window pane received in the first recess, the clamping means also having a ridge extending therefrom adjacent the bottom of the profile in a direction away from the window pane and the first leg of the profile which is located on that side of the flange means which faces away from the window pane, the sealing strip means having a second recess for receiving the flange means and clamping means including the ridge.
Inventors
- 👤 K Wolfsburg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/70; B60J10/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In combination: frame means defining a window opening and having flange means surrounding said opening, clamping means of substantially U-shaped profile straddling said flange means and having first and second legs extending substantially parallel to said flange means and respectively on opposite sides thereof, sealing strip means of elastic material and mounted on said frame means and flange means and having a first recess therein, a window pane received in said first recess, said clamping means also having a ridge extending therefrom adjacent the bottom of the profile in a direction away from said window pane and said first leg of said profile which is located on that side of the flange means which faces away from said window pane, said sealing strip means having a second recess for receiving said flange means and clamping means including said ridge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In combination: frame means defining a window opening and having flange means surrounding said opening, clamping means of substantially U-shaped profile straddling said flange means and having first and second legs extending substantially parallel to said flange means and respectively on opposite sides thereof, sealing strip means of elastic material and mounted on said frame means and flange means and having a first recess therein, a window pane received in said first recess, said clamping means also having a ridge extending therefrom adjacent the bottom of the profile in a direction away from said window pane and said first leg of said profile which is located on that side of the flange means which faces away from said window pane, said sealing strip means having a second recess for receiving said flange means and clamping means including said ridge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said ridge extends substantially over the entire length of said flange means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said ridge forms with said flange means an angle of less than 90*.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said first leg of said clamping means has its free end bent-off in a direction toward said ridge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination according to claim 3, wherein said first leg has its free end bent off in a direction toward said ridge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said first leg is shorter than said second leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said clamping means is composed of a large number of individual resilient clamps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination according to claim 7, wherein several of said resilient clamps are combined to a clamping strip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination according to claim 8, wherein said clamping strip is provided with a first series of cut-out portions in said ridge which are spaced in longitudinal direction thereof, and a second series of cut-out portions provided in said first and second legs of said clamping strip, respectively spaced from each other in longitudinal direction of said strip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination according to claim 9, wherein said first cut-out portions are off-set in longitudinal direction of said strip with respect to said second cut-out portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 7, wherein each spring clamp including said ridge is made from one blank by bending.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 8, wherein said clamping strip including said ridge is made from one blank by bending.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said ridge is formed by extending the material of the bottom of said U-shaped profile beyond said first leg and by bending the same back to the start of said first leg adjacent said bottom.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said ridge is formed by folding the material of said first leg upon itself and by bending the same off adjacent said bottom.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 7, wherein said ridge is formed by extending the material of the bottom of said U-shaped profile beyond said first leg and by bending the same back to the start of said first leg adjacent said bottom.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination according to claim 8, wherein said ridge is formed by extending the material of the bottom of said U-shaped profile beyond said first leg and by bending the same back to the start of said first leg adjacent said bottom.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 7, wherein said ridge is formed by folding the material of said first leg upon itself and by bending the same off adjacent said bottom.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 8, wherein said ridge is formed by folding the material of said first leg upon itself and by bending the same off adjacent said bottom.
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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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |