US4139971A
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Molding clip assemblage
Assignee: Nifco Inc
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Filing: 1977-10-20
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A molding clip assemblage is disclosed which comprises a base plate fastened such as with a double-faced adhesive tape to the peripheral edge of a window frame for enclosing a glass windshield and clips attached at proper intervals to the frontal side of said base plate. A given molding, when forced in between the base plate adhering to the peripheral edge and the clips secured to said base plate, can be safely mounted in position without inflicting any damage at all upon the peripheral edge. The molding thus secured serves to provide the windshield with a seal perfectly impervious to rainwater and dust from the surroundings.
Inventors
- 👤 Shigeru Kimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/70; B60J10/20; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A molding clip assemblage which comprises a base plate provided in the frontal surface thereof with an incised groove and adapted to be fastened to the peripheral edge of a window frame for enclosing a glass plate such as a windshield and a plurality of clips intended to be attached at proper intervals to said base plate, said clips each being provided with holder means for catching firm hold of one edge of the molding and fitting legs adapted to be brought into engaging contact with said incised groove of the base plate, said base plate including a continuous upper portion adapted to be positioned between the peripheral edge of the window frame and the ridge of the molding in mounted position, the top edge of said upper portion of said base plate is fabricated in the shape of a wedge so that the diverging upper sides of said top edge will fill up a gap occurring between the radius of the upper ridge of the peripheral edge and the curved ridge of the molding mounted in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A molding clip assemblage which comprises a base plate provided in the frontal surface thereof with an incised groove and adapted to be fastened to the peripheral edge of a window frame for enclosing a glass plate such as a windshield and a plurality of clips intended to be attached at proper intervals to said base plate, said clips each being provided with holder means for catching firm hold of one edge of the molding and fitting legs adapted to be brought into engaging contact with said incised groove of the base plate, said base plate including a continuous upper portion adapted to be positioned between the peripheral edge of the window frame and the ridge of the molding in mounted position, the top edge of said upper portion of said base plate is fabricated in the shape of a wedge so that the diverging upper sides of said top edge will fill up a gap occurring between the radius of the upper ridge of the peripheral edge and the curved ridge of the molding mounted in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The molding clip assemblage according to claim 1, wherein a double-faced adhesive tape is used as means for fastening the base plate to the peripheral edge of the window frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The molding clip assemblage according to claim 1, wherein the clips are provided with resilient holder means adapted to get resilient hold of the edge of glass plate being inserted onto the peripheral edge of window frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A molding clip assemblage according to claim 1 wherein said base plate on the surface opposite to said frontal surface is provided with an upper portion and a lower portion, said lower portion being offset vertically from said upper portion to provide a longitudinally extending recess for acceptance of said tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A molding clip assemblage according to claim 1 wherein said incised groove and said fitting legs have a complementary T-shaped cross-sectional configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A molding clip assemblage according to claim 5 wherein said clips each include a pair of rearwardly extending flange means for embracing said lower portion to prevent inadvertent opening of said incised groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A molding clip assemblage according to claim 6 wherein said holder means includes a centrally disposed resilient arm having a shoulder surface facing away from said frontal surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A molding clip assemblage according to claim 7 wherein said resilient arm includes a centrally disposed resilient holder means extending outwardly away from the frontal surface of the base plate for engagement with the edge of the glass plate being inserted into the window frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A molding clip assemblage according to claim 1 wherein said incised groove and said fitting legs are substantially P-shaped in cross section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A molding clip assemblage according to claim 3 wherein said holder means for catching one edge of the molding is independently flexible of the resilient holder means adapted to hold the edge of the glass plate and are spaced laterally of each other.
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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |