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Edge-encapsulated glazing module
Assignee: Flachglas Wernberg GmbH
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Filing: 1987-06-19
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Granted: 1989-08-08
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Expires: 2007-06-19
Abstract
Abstract An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle has a moulded encapsulation which embodies means to provide a function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body. The said means may be means for mounting a lighting unit; conduit means; or a mounting for a vehicle accessory. The lighting unit may be a rear light for the vehicle. The conduit means may comprise electrical leads on an RF lead. Alternatively, the conduit means may comprise a hollow tube for water or air. The vehicle accessory may be a rear view mirror; a licence disc, windscreen wiper or a spoiler.
Inventors
- 👤 Geoffrey Greenhalgh
- 👤 Peter Morris
- 👤 John N. Bearon
- 👤 Guenter Armbruster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/84; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/27; B60J10/273; B60J10/70; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30; B60Q1/302; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/023; B60S1/04; B60S1/0452; B60S1/46; B60S1/48; B60S1/52; B60S1/54; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/1271; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/32; H01Q1/325; H01Q1/3291; H05B2203/00; H05B2203/016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle, comprising an encapsulation molded-in-place around an edge of a glazing material wherein the molded-in-place encapsulation embodies means to provide an auxiliary function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body, the molded-in-place encapsulation embodying means for mounting a lighting unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle, comprising an encapsulation molded-in-place around an edge of a glazing material wherein the molded-in-place encapsulation embodies means to provide an auxiliary function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body, the molded-in-place encapsulation embodying means for mounting a lighting unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A glazing module according to claim 1 for use as the rear window of a vehicle, wherein an edge of the molded-in-place encapsulation is molded with an aperture for receiving a lighting unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A glazing module according to claim 2 including a lighting unit mounted in that aperture including at least one rear light for the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A glazing module according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the molded-in-place encapsulation incorporates electrical leads for connection to the lighting unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle, comprising an encapsulation molded-in-place around an edge of a glazing material wherein the molded-in-place encapsulation embodies means to provide an auxiliary function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body, the molded-in-place encapsulation being molded with a portion disposed to an interior side of the module, which portion defines the means to provide an auxiliary function.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle, comprising an encapsulation molded-in-place around an edge of a glazing material wherein the molded-in-place encapsulation embodies means to provide an auxiliary function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body, the molded-in-place encapsulation being molded with a portion disposed to an interior side of the module, which portion defines the means to provide an auxiliary function.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A glazing module according to claim 5, wherein the molded-in-place encapsulation embodies conduit means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A glazing module according to claim 6, wherein the conduit means comprises electrical leads.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A glazing module according to claim 7, which includes a heater and wherein the conduit means comprises electrical leads which are embedded in the molded-in-place encapsulation and which are connected to the heater.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A glazing module according to claim 7, which carries a radio aerial, and wherein the conduit means is an RF lead which is embedded in the molded-in-place encapsulation and which is connected to the aerial.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A glazing module according to claim 6, wherein the conduit means comprises a hollow tube embedded in the molded-in-place encapsulation and having at least one outlet adjacent a surface of the glazing material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A glazing module according to claim 10, wherein the hollow tube is for air and leads to at least one air outlet slot which is molded in the molded-in-place encapsulation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A glazing module according to claim 5, wherein the molded-in-place encapsulation embodies a mounting for a vehicle accessory.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A glazing module according to claim 12, wherein the module is a windscreen module and the mounting comprises attachment means for a rear-view mirror which is molded into the upper edge of the molded-in-place encapsulation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
A glazing moduleaccording to claim 12, wherein the module is a windscreen module and the mounting comprises attachment means for a license disc which is molded at one lower corner of the molded-in-place encapsulation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
A glazing module according to claim 12, wherein the mounting comprises a sleeve for a windscreen wiper drive shaft which is molded into the lower edge of the molded-in-place encapsulation.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-07 | 1993-02-06 | 1993-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-07 | 1997-02-06 | 1997-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-07 | 2001-02-06 | 2001-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |