US4884380A
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Molding and method of producing the same
Assignee: Tokai Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-12-22
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Granted: 1989-12-05
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Expires: 2008-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A molding having connection with high strength, which comprises: two moldings connected with each other, each of the two moldings including a decorative trim portion as an outer part and being provided therein with a core material having a notched portion with at least one concave portion and at least one convex portion; and a connecting portion for connecting the two moldings, the connecting portion including a connecting decorative trim portion of which the cross sectional shape is continuously varied so as to continuously connect the cross sectional shapes of the two moldings; the respective notched portions of the two moldings being engaged with each other, and the periphery of the engaged portions being molded into one body as the connecting decorative trim portion so as to form the connecting portion. And a method of producing the same.
Inventors
- 👤 Yukihiko Yada
- 👤 Toshiaki Kishio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:57
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/14; B29C45/14336; B29C45/14409; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2002; B60J10/00; B60J10/70; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24198; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A molding having connection with high strength comprising: two moldings connected with each other, each of said two moldings including a decorative trim portion as an outer part and being provided therein with a core material having a notched portion with at least one concave portion and at least one convex portion; and a connecting portion for connecting said two moldings, said connecting portion including a connecting decorative trim portion of which the cross sectional shape is continuously varied so as to continuously connect the cross sectional shape of one of said two moldings and that of the other of said two moldings; said respective notched portions of said two moldings being engaged with each other, and the periphery of said engaged portions being molded into one body as said connecting decorative trim portion so as to form said connecting portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A molding having connection with high strength comprising: two moldings connected with each other, each of said two moldings including a decorative trim portion as an outer part and being provided therein with a core material having a notched portion with at least one concave portion and at least one convex portion; and a connecting portion for connecting said two moldings, said connecting portion including a connecting decorative trim portion of which the cross sectional shape is continuously varied so as to continuously connect the cross sectional shape of one of said two moldings and that of the other of said two moldings; said respective notched portions of said two moldings being engaged with each other, and the periphery of said engaged portions being molded into one body as said connecting decorative trim portion so as to form said connecting portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A molding according to claim 1, wherein a side molding for sealing the side of a windshield and an upper molding for sealing the top of the windshield is connected with each other, said side molding and said upper molding making almost a right angle with each other, and said connecting portion being curved.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A molding according to claim 1, wherein said decorative trim portion has a glass seal part for inserting a windshield, an attachment recess for fitting on a windshield frame, and a lip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A molding according to claim 1, which is a sealing material used for an automobile.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A molding according to claim 4, which is a sealing material for sealing between a windshield and a frame for said windshield.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A molding according to claim 1, wherein said core material is made of metal or rigid plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A molding according to claim 1, wherein said decorative trim portion is made of plastic or rubber.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-12-04 | 1993-06-05 | 1993-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-04 | 1997-06-05 | 1997-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-04 | 2001-06-05 | 2001-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |