US4370832A
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Weatherstrip for vehicle closure
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1981-07-23
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Granted: 1983-02-01
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Expires: 2001-07-23
Abstract
Abstract In accordance with the present invention, a new and improved center weatherstrip is provided. The weatherstrip comprises a resilient base portion of a substantially L-shaped section, a resilient lip portion and a substantially rigid core member embedded in the base portion. The weatherstrip enables to attain a refined appearance as well as an assured seal for a vehicle body.
Inventors
- 👤 Shouichi Koike
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/08; B60J10/00; B60J10/70; B60J10/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A weatherstrip for providing a seal between first and second movable window glass panels of an automotive vehicle, comprising: a resilient base portion of a substantially L-shaped section having two legs adapted to engage at the interior surfaces thereof a marginal interior surface portion and a peripheral end surface portion of said first window glass panel, respectively; a resilient lip portion integral with and extending from said base portion toward said second window glass panel and self-biased with its resilience toward said second window glass panel so that it is sealingly engageable with a marginal interior surface portion of said second window glass panel; and a substantially rigid core member embedded in said base portion and being of a substantially L-shaped section having two legs substantially parallel to the interior surfaces of said legs of said base portion, respectively; said legs of said base portion being cemented at the interior surfaces thereof to the marginal interior surface portion and the peripheral end surface portion of said first window glass panel, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A weatherstrip for providing a seal between first and second movable window glass panels of an automotive vehicle, comprising: a resilient base portion of a substantially L-shaped section having two legs adapted to engage at the interior surfaces thereof a marginal interior surface portion and a peripheral end surface portion of said first window glass panel, respectively; a resilient lip portion integral with and extending from said base portion toward said second window glass panel and self-biased with its resilience toward said second window glass panel so that it is sealingly engageable with a marginal interior surface portion of said second window glass panel; and a substantially rigid core member embedded in said base portion and being of a substantially L-shaped section having two legs substantially parallel to the interior surfaces of said legs of said base portion, respectively; said legs of said base portion being cemented at the interior surfaces thereof to the marginal interior surface portion and the peripheral end surface portion of said first window glass panel, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A weatherstrip as set fourth in claim 1, wherein said legs of said base portion comprise lip-like free ends respectively engaging the interior and exterior surfaces of said first window glass panel to prevent an adhesive used for cementing said base portion to said first window glass panel from protruding from therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A weatherstrip as set forth in claim 2, wherein said adhesive has substantially the same colour as that of said base portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A weatherstrip as set forth in claim 1, wherein said lip portion has a substantially J-shaped section and extends from the corner portion of said base portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A weatherstrip as set forth in claim 1, wherein said legs of said base portion comprise a layer of wall which contains said interior surfaces of said legs of said base portion and extends along said core member, said layer of wall being substantially uniform in thickness.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A weatherstrip as set forth in claim 1, wherein said core member comprises at least one through opening to prevent the core member from being separated from said base portion.
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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) | 1986-01-31 | 1986-08-02 | 1987-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-31 | 1990-08-02 | 1991-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-31 | 1994-08-02 | 1995-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |