US4800681A
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Sealing and guiding element for flush mounted movable automobile window
Assignee: SHELLER-GLOBE Inc A CORP OF OH
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Filing: 1987-02-25
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Granted: 1989-01-31
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Expires: 2007-02-25
Abstract
Abstract The sealing and guiding element comprises a single structure which defines at least three sides of an automotive window track and provides the sealing and guiding structures for the window. The sealing and guiding element may have a unitary body or may be formed of a plurality of individual elements connected together before installation on an automotive body. The sealing and guiding element may also include trim pieces for the exterior of the automobile and may be unitarily molded with other functional elements of the automobile such as mirror housings or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Skillen
- 👤 Melvin S. Coons
- 👤 Olav H. Brannstrom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/70; B60J10/74; B60J10/79; B60J10/15; B60J10/16; B60J10/20; B60J10/23; B60J10/235; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/30; B60J10/32; B60J10/33; B60J10/34; B60J10/35; B60J10/75; B60J10/78; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/23943; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24198
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral member, part of said sealing and guiding member having a single inner flange and an outer flange; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange so that the single inner flange rests against an outer surface of said body flange; an interior trim piece having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral member, part of said sealing and guiding member having a single inner flange and an outer flange; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange so that the single inner flange rests against an outer surface of said body flange; an interior trim piece having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure according to claim 1, wherein said vertical and horizontal members are separate members joined to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A structure according to claim 1 wherein said sealing and guiding member includes a U-shaped portion having two walls with recesses, and including an insert which snap fits in said recesses, said insert being connected to said trim portion for holding said trim portion in a position extending away from said U-shaped portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A structure according to claim 1, wherein said sealing and guiding structure includes a downwardly opening U-shaped portion and exterior trim pieces including at least an upwardly extending window molding trim piece which extends upwardly from an upper part of said downwardly opening U-shaped portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure according to claim 4, wherein said means for holding said sealing and guiding member to said surface of said flange includes an adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A structure according to claim 4, wherein said interior trim piece includes means for clamping to said flange which forms said means for holding said interior trim piece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral member; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange; an interior trim place having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; exterior trim pieces including at least an upwardly extending window molding trim piece; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange, wherein said interior trim piece includes means for clamping to said flange to form said means for holding said interior trim piece and wherein said means for clamping to said flange also clamps said sealing and guiding member to said flange to form said means for holding said sealing and guiding member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral member; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange; an interior trim place having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; exterior trim pieces including at least an upwardly extending window molding trim piece; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange, wherein said interior trim piece includes means for clamping to said flange to form said means for holding said interior trim piece and wherein said means for clamping to said flange also clamps said sealing and guiding member to said flange to form said means for holding said sealing and guiding member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
115 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral member; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange; an interior trim piece having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange wherein said interior trim piece is attached to said flange separately from said sealing and guiding member and said means for holding said interior trim piece to said flange includes an adhesive.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
115 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral member; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange; an interior trim piece having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange wherein said interior trim piece is attached to said flange separately from said sealing and guiding member and said means for holding said interior trim piece to said flange includes an adhesive.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structure according to claim 8, wherein said sealing and guiding structure vertical and horizontal members comprise a unitary molded synthetic resin body and including softer sealing lips mounted on said unitary molded synthetic resin body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A structure according to claim 9, wherein said vertical and horizontal members define at least three sides of at least two window openings.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure according to claim 10, wherein said horizontal member includes at least one upwardly extending trim flange and at least one downwardly extending window sealing flange.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
74 words
A structure for a flush mounted window for a motor vehicle, comprising: a guiding member having a generally U-shaped portion for receiving and guiding a vehicle window, said guiding member having two opposed walls, each of said walls having a recess; a sealing and trim member having portions which snap fit within said recess and having a trim portion extending away from said U-shaped portion for covering an inside surface of a window frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
74 words
A structure for a flush mounted window for a motor vehicle, comprising: a guiding member having a generally U-shaped portion for receiving and guiding a vehicle window, said guiding member having two opposed walls, each of said walls having a recess; a sealing and trim member having portions which snap fit within said recess and having a trim portion extending away from said U-shaped portion for covering an inside surface of a window frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
95 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral inner surface; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange such that said extreme inner surface rests against said body flange; an interior trim piece having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
95 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral inner surface; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange such that said extreme inner surface rests against said body flange; an interior trim piece having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
101 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral member; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange; an interior trim piece having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange such that said interior trim piece is attached to said flange separately from said sealing and guiding member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
101 words
A structure for windows in an automobile, comprising: a sealing and guiding member having an exposed exterior surface and having a plurality of vertical members interconnected by at least one horizontal member to form an integral member; means for holding said sealing and guiding member to a surface of an automobile body flange; an interior trim piece having a surface for facing an interior of a vehicle; and means for holding said interior trim piece to a surface of said automobile body flange such that said interior trim piece is attached to said flange separately from said sealing and guiding member.
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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) | 1992-01-31 | 1992-08-01 | 1993-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-31 | 1996-08-01 | 1997-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-31 | 2000-08-01 | 2001-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |