US4332413A
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Window assembly
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1980-08-15
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Granted: 1982-06-01
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Expires: 2000-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A window assembly for modifying the appearance of a vehicle body. The window assembly comprises a glass fiber reinforced polyester panel adapted to bridge a body opening. The polyester panel has at least one opening smaller and of a different configuration than the body opening and is formed with a peripheral rabbet projecting into the smaller opening. An insert complementary in shape to the smaller opening is positioned in the latter adjacent the rabbeted periphery. The insert may take the form of a window pane, a louvered panel, a lamp housing lens, or other substantially planar article. The insert is held in place by an injection moldable elastomeric material that in cured condition integrally interlocks the periphery of the insert to the rabbet of the polyester panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey A. Erion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/08; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/23; B60J10/235; B60J10/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
In combination, a vehicle body panel having an aperture of predetermined size and shape therein; and a window assembly for altering the appearance of the vehicle body panel in the area of the aperture; the window assembly comprising a glass fiber reinforced, substantially opaque, polyester panel contoured for external attachment to the vehicle body panel in position to conceal the aperture; the polyester panel having a plurality of openings of smaller and different configurations than the body aperture and being formed with substantially peripherally extending rabbets around each of its openings; inserts complementary in shape to respective ones of the polyester panel openings positioned in the latter adjacent the rabbet thereof; one of said inserts being a window panel and a second one of said inserts being a lamp housing; and an injection moldable elastomeric material molded around the peripheral edge of each insert in cohesive relationship to the latter and to the polyester panel rabbet adjacent thereto; the elastomeric material integrally interlocking the periphery of each insert to its adjacent rabbet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
In combination, a vehicle body panel having an aperture of predetermined size and shape therein; and a window assembly for altering the appearance of the vehicle body panel in the area of the aperture; the window assembly comprising a glass fiber reinforced, substantially opaque, polyester panel contoured for external attachment to the vehicle body panel in position to conceal the aperture; the polyester panel having a plurality of openings of smaller and different configurations than the body aperture and being formed with substantially peripherally extending rabbets around each of its openings; inserts complementary in shape to respective ones of the polyester panel openings positioned in the latter adjacent the rabbet thereof; one of said inserts being a window panel and a second one of said inserts being a lamp housing; and an injection moldable elastomeric material molded around the peripheral edge of each insert in cohesive relationship to the latter and to the polyester panel rabbet adjacent thereto; the elastomeric material integrally interlocking the periphery of each insert to its adjacent rabbet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
In combination according to claim 1, in which: the vehicle body panel is a rear quarter side panel; the area of the rear quarter side panel around the aperture being depressed to receive the window assembly so that the plane of the window panel does not extend outwardly of the plane of the rear quarter side panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
In combination according to claim 1, in which: the polyester panel is secured to the vehicle body by mechanical fastening devices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
In combination according to claim 3, in which: the mechanical fastening devices are covered by an applique and body side moldings secured to the rear quarter side panel.
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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) | 1985-05-31 | 1985-11-30 | 1986-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-31 | 1989-11-30 | 1990-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-31 | 1993-11-30 | 1994-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |