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Window trim strip
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1987-08-26
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2007-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A trim strip for covering the gap between a window glass and a window frame consists of a decorative strip covering the gap with a web projecting obliquely from the latter that can be inserted into the gap. The web has barb-like ribs pointing outwards and the lowest rib facing the window glass has two catch surfaces, provided at different heights, to engage behind the window glass.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Feldmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A trim strip for covering a gap between a window glass and a window frame, consisting of a decorative strip covering the gap with a web projecting obliquely from the decorative strip for insertion into the gap, and a plurality of barb-like ribs pointing outwards from the web to engage the window glass and the window frame, characterized by the lowest most of the ribs facing the window glass being split to provide an upper arm and a lower arm at different heights and each arm having a having catch surface to engage with the glass and the upper arm being longer than the lower arm and having an enlargement at the end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A trim strip for covering a gap between a window glass and a window frame, consisting of a decorative strip covering the gap with a web projecting obliquely from the decorative strip for insertion into the gap, and a plurality of barb-like ribs pointing outwards from the web to engage the window glass and the window frame, characterized by the lowest most of the ribs facing the window glass being split to provide an upper arm and a lower arm at different heights and each arm having a having catch surface to engage with the glass and the upper arm being longer than the lower arm and having an enlargement at the end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The trim strip of claim 1 further characterized by the lowermost rib facing the window glass having a relaxed state in which the lower arm extends approximately perpendicular to the decorative strip.
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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) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |