US3797857A
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Trim strips for vehicle door openings
Assignee: Peugeot Motor Co PLC
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Filing: 1972-06-16
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A trim strip for a vehicle door opening has a U-shaped channel to fit around a flange around a door opening. The channel has, on one side, a resilient sealing member to engage a vehicle door and, on the opposite side, an elongate resilient pad secured along the channel by a snap-on fastener to protect a vehicle occupant from injury on the flange.
Inventors
- 👤 J Reeves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/04; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/23; B60J10/235; B60J10/24; B60J10/246; B60J10/248; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/30; B60J10/32; B60J10/33; B60J10/80; B60J10/84; B60R13/00; B60R13/02; B60R2021/0435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A trim strip for a vehicle door opening comprising an elongate U-shaped channel having side walls connected by a base for mounting on the flange on the inner periphery of the door opening, an elongate resilient door seal member extending along and secured to one side wall of the channel, an elongate resilient pad which extends along the other side wall of the channel, the pad having a j-shaped recess in one side thereof which embraces said side wall of the channel, and at least a part of the base portion of the channel, a projecting arrow-shaped element formed integrally on said other side wall of the channel and a complementary arrow-shaped recess in the adjacent face of the pad in which said element engages to hold the pad on the channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A trim strip for a vehicle door opening comprising an elongate U-shaped channel having side walls connected by a base for mounting on the flange on the inner periphery of the door opening, an elongate resilient door seal member extending along and secured to one side wall of the channel, an elongate resilient pad which extends along the other side wall of the channel, the pad having a j-shaped recess in one side thereof which embraces said side wall of the channel, and at least a part of the base portion of the channel, a projecting arrow-shaped element formed integrally on said other side wall of the channel and a complementary arrow-shaped recess in the adjacent face of the pad in which said element engages to hold the pad on the channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A trip strip as claimed in claim 1 wherein the pad is an extrusion formed from resilient P.V.C. plastics.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A trip strip as claimed in claim 1 wherein the channel is a plastics extrusion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A trim strip as claimed in claim 1 wherein the channel has a U-shaped core formed in spring metal and embedded within the thickness of the channel wall for pressing the channel limbs into Gripping engagement with a flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A trim strip as claimed in claim 1 wherein the seal is adhered to the channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A trim strip as claimed in claim 1 wherein the seal comprises a hollow tube having a base secured to the channel.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |