US3744201A
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Mounting support and seal for window panes, especially for windshields
Assignee: Draftex GmbH
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Filing: 1971-03-15
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A mounting support and seal for windows and windshields in motor cars is disclosed where a U-shaped edge covering strip is clamped to a flange that is integral with the car body. A U-shaped shoulder extends at right angle from the lower portion of the outer arm of the edge covering strip. A slightly bent holding lath has a projecting central tongue adapted for being plugged into the groove of the U-shaped shoulder to form a joint therewith. The windshield seats on the upper arm of the shoulder and clamps by its weight the toothed groove-tongue joint together. Sealing strips are provided from each side of th e windshield between the top portion of the edge covering strip and the end of the holding strip.
Inventors
- 👤 H Dochnahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/23; B60J10/235; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/30; B60J10/32; B60J10/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A mounting support and seal for a windshield of a motor car, comprising: supporting flange means fixedly connected to the periphery of a windshield opening, a U-shaped edge-covering strip of resilient material seated on and clamped to said supporting flange means, a portion of said U-shaped edge-covering strip extending outwardly substantially at a right angle to form a projecting shoulder for supporting said windshield, said shoulder having at its free end a longitudinal retaining groove the walls of which being provided with longitudinal ribs of tooth-like profile; a holding lath having at its central portion a projecting retaining tongue, the side walls of said tongue being provided with ribs of tooth-like profile similar to that of said longitudinal ribs and complementarily engaging therewith, whereby one edge of said holding lath abuts against one side of said windshield to press the opposite side of said windshield against the upper portion of said edge-covering strip, and the other edge of said holding lath abuts against said periphery of said window opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A mounting support and seal for a windshield of a motor car, comprising: supporting flange means fixedly connected to the periphery of a windshield opening, a U-shaped edge-covering strip of resilient material seated on and clamped to said supporting flange means, a portion of said U-shaped edge-covering strip extending outwardly substantially at a right angle to form a projecting shoulder for supporting said windshield, said shoulder having at its free end a longitudinal retaining groove the walls of which being provided with longitudinal ribs of tooth-like profile; a holding lath having at its central portion a projecting retaining tongue, the side walls of said tongue being provided with ribs of tooth-like profile similar to that of said longitudinal ribs and complementarily engaging therewith, whereby one edge of said holding lath abuts against one side of said windshield to press the opposite side of said windshield against the upper portion of said edge-covering strip, and the other edge of said holding lath abuts against said periphery of said window opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A mounting support and seal according to claim 1, wherein said projecting shoulder is of more rigid material than that of said U-shaped edge-covering strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mounting support and seal according to claim 2, wherein said projecting shoulder is fixedly connected to said edge-covering strip by welds.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A mounting support and seal according to claim 2, further comprising a reinforcing metal insert embedded within said edge-covering strip and within the upper arm of said shoulder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mounting support and seal according to claim 1, wherein the edges of said holding lath are slightly bent towards said projecting tongue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mounting support and seal according to claim 5, further comprising outer sealing strips disposed at said edges of said holding lath, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mounting support and seal according to claim 1, further comprising inner sealing strip disposed between said edge-covering strip and said windshield.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A mounting support and seal according to claim 1, wherein said supporting flange is integral with a step-like peripheral portion of said window opening, said shoulder seating on said step-like peripheral portion of said window opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A mounting support and seal according to claim 8, further comprising a resilient clamping strip disposed between the lower arm of said shoulder and said step-like peripheral portion of said window opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mounting support and seal according to claim 1, wherein the opposite walls of said retaining groove and tongue, respectively, are provided with a plurality of mutually fitting teeth.
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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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |