US3766697A
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Rubber gasket with plastic molding insert
Assignee: Standard Products Co
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Filing: 1971-09-22
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1991-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A gasket and decorative trim assembly is provided for mounting a fixed window panel such as a windshield relative to the window opening in a vehicle and for sealing the joint between the window panel and vehicle. The assembly includes a gasket portion by which the mounting and sealing is achieved and a trim strip portion which provides the marginal area of the mounted window panel with a decorative appearance. The gasket portion is produced from rubber material and the trim strip portion is interengaged therewith by cooperative slot means in the gasket portion and projection means on the trim portion. The structural relationship between the gasket portion and trim portion provides for the use of narrower gasket components and/or wider trim strip components than heretofore possible.
Inventors
- 👤 N Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/02; F16J15/021; F16J15/022; F16J15/024; F16J15/025; B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/30; B60J10/36; B60J10/365; B60J10/70; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24521; Y10T428/24529
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
290 words
A gasket and decorative trim strip assembly, comprising an elongate gasket of rubber and a decorative trim strip of plastic material, said gasket being mountable on underlying support means and having an outer surface and a T-shaped recess longitudinally coextensive therewith, said recess having an inner portion and an entrance thereto from said outer surface, said entrance having laterally opposed sides spaced apart a first distance, said recess having a depth in the direction from said outer surface of about twice said first distance, said inner portion of said recess having a depth in said direction about equal to said first distance and a lateral width of about three times said first distance, said trim strip having a body portion overlying said outer surface of said gasket and T-shaped projection means extending from said body portion and including a first portion disposed between said opposed sides of said entrance and a second portion extending laterally of said first portion and disposed in said inner portion of said recess, said projection means having an area in cross section less than that of said recess for said first and second portions of said projection means to be spaced from the respective opposed sides of said entrance and surfaces of said inner portion of said recess, said gasket including sealing flanges extending laterally with respect to said recess and rearwardly with respect to said outer surface of said gasket for sealing engagement with corresponding underlying surface means when said gasket is mounted on underlying support means, said sealing flanges being displaced forwardly upon engagement with said underlying surface means to displace said opposed sides of said entrance towards engagement with said first portion of said projection means to engage said first portion therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
290 words
A gasket and decorative trim strip assembly, comprising an elongate gasket of rubber and a decorative trim strip of plastic material, said gasket being mountable on underlying support means and having an outer surface and a T-shaped recess longitudinally coextensive therewith, said recess having an inner portion and an entrance thereto from said outer surface, said entrance having laterally opposed sides spaced apart a first distance, said recess having a depth in the direction from said outer surface of about twice said first distance, said inner portion of said recess having a depth in said direction about equal to said first distance and a lateral width of about three times said first distance, said trim strip having a body portion overlying said outer surface of said gasket and T-shaped projection means extending from said body portion and including a first portion disposed between said opposed sides of said entrance and a second portion extending laterally of said first portion and disposed in said inner portion of said recess, said projection means having an area in cross section less than that of said recess for said first and second portions of said projection means to be spaced from the respective opposed sides of said entrance and surfaces of said inner portion of said recess, said gasket including sealing flanges extending laterally with respect to said recess and rearwardly with respect to said outer surface of said gasket for sealing engagement with corresponding underlying surface means when said gasket is mounted on underlying support means, said sealing flanges being displaced forwardly upon engagement with said underlying surface means to displace said opposed sides of said entrance towards engagement with said first portion of said projection means to engage said first portion therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
372 words
A gasket and decorative trim strip assembly for mounting a fixed window panel of a vehicle relative to frame means defining the window opening comprising: an elongate gasket of rubber mountable on said frame means including a first recess for receiving a marginal edge of a window pane, a first sealing flange to sealingly engage a surface of said window pane and a second sealing flange to sealingly engage surface means of said vehicle laterally separate from said marginal edge of said window pane, said gasket further including an outer surface and a second recess longitudinally coextensive therewith, said second recess having an inner portion and an entrance thereto from said outer surface, said entrance having laterally opposed sides spaced apart a first distance, said second recess having a depth in the direction from said outer surface of abOut twice said first distance, said inner portion of said second recess having a depth in said direction about equal to said first distance and a lateral width of about three times said first distance, said assembly further including a trim strip of plastic material having a body portion overlying said outer surface of said gasket and projection means extending from said body portion and including a first portion disposed between said opposed sides of said entrance and a second portion extending laterally from said first portion and disposed in said inner portion of second said recess, said projection means having an area in cross section less than that of said second recess for said first and second portions of said projection means to be spaced from the respective opposed sides of said entrance and surfaces of said inner portion of said second recess, said first and second sealing flanges of said gasket extending laterally of said second recess and rearwardly of said outer surface of said gasket for engagement with the corresponding one of said surfaces of said window pane and vehicle when said gasket is mounted, said first and second sealing flanges being displaced forwardly by said engagement, and said forward displacement of said first and second sealing flanges displacing said opposed sides of said entrance of said second recess laterally inwardly to engage said first portion of said projection means therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
372 words
A gasket and decorative trim strip assembly for mounting a fixed window panel of a vehicle relative to frame means defining the window opening comprising: an elongate gasket of rubber mountable on said frame means including a first recess for receiving a marginal edge of a window pane, a first sealing flange to sealingly engage a surface of said window pane and a second sealing flange to sealingly engage surface means of said vehicle laterally separate from said marginal edge of said window pane, said gasket further including an outer surface and a second recess longitudinally coextensive therewith, said second recess having an inner portion and an entrance thereto from said outer surface, said entrance having laterally opposed sides spaced apart a first distance, said second recess having a depth in the direction from said outer surface of abOut twice said first distance, said inner portion of said second recess having a depth in said direction about equal to said first distance and a lateral width of about three times said first distance, said assembly further including a trim strip of plastic material having a body portion overlying said outer surface of said gasket and projection means extending from said body portion and including a first portion disposed between said opposed sides of said entrance and a second portion extending laterally from said first portion and disposed in said inner portion of second said recess, said projection means having an area in cross section less than that of said second recess for said first and second portions of said projection means to be spaced from the respective opposed sides of said entrance and surfaces of said inner portion of said second recess, said first and second sealing flanges of said gasket extending laterally of said second recess and rearwardly of said outer surface of said gasket for engagement with the corresponding one of said surfaces of said window pane and vehicle when said gasket is mounted, said first and second sealing flanges being displaced forwardly by said engagement, and said forward displacement of said first and second sealing flanges displacing said opposed sides of said entrance of said second recess laterally inwardly to engage said first portion of said projection means therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The gasket and trim strip assembly according to claim 2, wherein said body portion of said trim strip has a contoured outer surface carrying decorative film means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |