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Window for a motor vehicle door

Assignee: Fiat Auto SpA
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Filing: 1988-09-14
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Granted: 1989-10-24
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Expires: 2008-09-14
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Abstract

Abstract The rear edge of the glass of a window for a motor vehicle door is provided with two appendages which are guided for sliding in a channel formed in a weather strip fixed to the window frame. This weather strip has an auxiliary portion which ensures the seal between the door frame and the glass and the seal between the door frame and the body of the motor vehicle. The arrangement is such that the outer surface of the glass is flush with the surfaces of the bodywork adjacent the glass.

Inventors

  • 👤 Mario Barbero

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 08:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/70; B60J10/74; B60J10/79; B60J10/20; B60J10/24

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 126 words
A window for a motor vehicle door, comprising a frame (3) defining a window opening and a pane of glass (4) guided vertically in the frame (3) and arranged so that, when it is in the raised position, its outer surface is substantially flush with the adjacent surfaces of the bodywork of the motor vehicle, wherein the rear edge of the glass is provided with two appendages (5) which are guided for sliding in a channel (6) formed in a weather strip (7) fixed to the window frame (3) and having an auxiliary portion (7a) which serves both as the seal between the glass (4) and the door frame (3) and as the seal between the door frame (3) and the body of the motor vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 126 words
A window for a motor vehicle door, comprising a frame (3) defining a window opening and a pane of glass (4) guided vertically in the frame (3) and arranged so that, when it is in the raised position, its outer surface is substantially flush with the adjacent surfaces of the bodywork of the motor vehicle, wherein the rear edge of the glass is provided with two appendages (5) which are guided for sliding in a channel (6) formed in a weather strip (7) fixed to the window frame (3) and having an auxiliary portion (7a) which serves both as the seal between the glass (4) and the door frame (3) and as the seal between the door frame (3) and the body of the motor vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 25 words
A window according to claim 1, wherein each appendage (5) has a body of plastics material moulded onto the inner surface of the glass (4).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 30 words
A window according to claim 1, wherein each appendage (5) is substantially L-shaped in section, and in that the channel (6) for guiding the appendages (5) has a corresponding section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 54 words
A window according to claim 1, wherein the part of the weather strip (7) in which the channel (6) is formed is fixed in a seat (8) in the window frame (3), and in that the auxiliary portion (7a) of the weather strip (7) is anchored to a flange (3a) of the frame (3).

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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) 1992-10-23 1993-04-24 1993-10-24 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1996-10-23 1997-04-24 1997-10-24 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2000-10-23 2001-04-24 2001-10-24 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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