US4261610A
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Molding assembly
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1978-08-22
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Granted: 1981-04-14
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Expires: 1998-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A molding member is installed and supported on the outer surfaces of supporting members which are mounted on the flange portion of a backdoor of a motor vehicle and the edge portion of a window of the same which are secured to each other. Each supporting member is of E-shape defining first and second spaces therein, in which the flange portion of the backdoor is securely disposed in the first space and the edge portion of the window is securely disposed in the second space.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Inamoto
- 👤 Yukio Yamane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J5/00; B60J5/10; B60J5/101; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/30; B60J10/34; B60J10/70; B60J10/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A molding assembly for covering the edge portions of first and second structural members which are secured to each other while maintaining a space therebetween, comprising: a supporting member including a base plate portion, a central plate portion integral with said base plate portion having first and second side surfaces, a first side plate portion integral with said base plate portion and located opposite the first side surface of said central plate portion with a first space between said first side plate portion and the first side surface of said central plate portion, the first structural member being disposable in said first space, a second side plate portion integral with said base plate portion and located opposite the second side surface of said central plate portion with a second space between said second side plate position and said central plate portion, the second structural member being disposable in said second space; a projection formed on the surface of said first side plate portion substantially perpendicular thereto, said projection being insertable into an opening formed in the central plate portion through an opening formed through the first structural member; and a molding member which is securely supported on the surface of said supporting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A molding assembly for covering the edge portions of first and second structural members which are secured to each other while maintaining a space therebetween, comprising: a supporting member including a base plate portion, a central plate portion integral with said base plate portion having first and second side surfaces, a first side plate portion integral with said base plate portion and located opposite the first side surface of said central plate portion with a first space between said first side plate portion and the first side surface of said central plate portion, the first structural member being disposable in said first space, a second side plate portion integral with said base plate portion and located opposite the second side surface of said central plate portion with a second space between said second side plate position and said central plate portion, the second structural member being disposable in said second space; a projection formed on the surface of said first side plate portion substantially perpendicular thereto, said projection being insertable into an opening formed in the central plate portion through an opening formed through the first structural member; and a molding member which is securely supported on the surface of said supporting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
205 words
A molding assembly for covering the edge portions of first and second structural members which are secured to each other while maintaining a space therebetween, comprising: a supporting member including a base plate portion, a central plate portion integral with said base plate portion having first and second side surfaces, a first side plate portion integral with said base plate portion and located opposite the first side surface of said central plate portion with a first space between said first side plate portion and the first side surface of said central plate portion, the first structural member being disposable in the first space, a second side plate portion integral with said base plate portion and located opposite the second side surface of said central plate portion with a second space between said second side plate portion and said central plate portion, the second structural member being disposable in the second space; a projection formed on the first side surface of said central plate portion substantially perpendicular thereto, said projection being insertable into an opening formed in said first side plate portion through an opening formed through the first structural member; and a molding member which is securely supported on the surface of said supporting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
205 words
A molding assembly for covering the edge portions of first and second structural members which are secured to each other while maintaining a space therebetween, comprising: a supporting member including a base plate portion, a central plate portion integral with said base plate portion having first and second side surfaces, a first side plate portion integral with said base plate portion and located opposite the first side surface of said central plate portion with a first space between said first side plate portion and the first side surface of said central plate portion, the first structural member being disposable in the first space, a second side plate portion integral with said base plate portion and located opposite the second side surface of said central plate portion with a second space between said second side plate portion and said central plate portion, the second structural member being disposable in the second space; a projection formed on the first side surface of said central plate portion substantially perpendicular thereto, said projection being insertable into an opening formed in said first side plate portion through an opening formed through the first structural member; and a molding member which is securely supported on the surface of said supporting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which said first side plate portion is formed by firstly forming a groove on the surface of said base plate portion spaced apart from said central plate portion, and secondly, bending said base plate portion at said groove to hold the first structural member between the bent end portion of said base plate portion and said central plate portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which said second side plate portion is formed by firstly forming a groove on the surface of said base plate portion, spaced apart from said central plate portion, and secondly, bending said base plate portion at said groove to hold the second structural member between the bent end portion of said base plate portion and said central plate portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which the first structural member is a flange portion of a backdoor of a motor vehicle, and the second structural member is a window of the backdoor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which the first structural member is a window of a backdoor of a motor vehicle, and the second structural member is a flange portion of the backdoor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which said first and second side plate portions are respectively formed at their end edge portions with cutout portions which securely receive projections formed on said molding member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 5, in which the flange portion of the backdoor is substantially parallel with the edge portion of the window.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 8, in which said central plate portion, said first side plate portion and said second side plate portion of said supporting member are substantially parallel with each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 9, in which said molding member is contactable with said first side plate portion, said base plate portion and said second side plate portion of said supporting member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 10, in which said molding member is formed at its end edge portions with elongated projections.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 11, in which said first and second side plate portions are formed at their end edge portions with two elongated cutout portions, respectively, which receive said elongated projections of said molding member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 12, in which each elongated projection is parallel with the surface of said base plate portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A molding assembly as claimed in claim 13, in which each elongated cutout portion is parallel with the surface of said base plate ortion.
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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) | 1984-04-13 | 1984-10-13 | 1985-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-10-13 | 1989-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-13 | 1992-10-13 | 1993-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |