US4969303A
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Belt weatherstrip with spiral retention lock
Assignee: Cooper Standard Automotive Inc
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Filing: 1989-02-24
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Granted: 1990-11-13
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Expires: 2009-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A molding for attachment to a vehicle having a flange edge, said molding comprising a generally U-shaped metallic support member having in cross-section, first and second legs joined together by a web and a spiraled section formed from a portion of one leg said support member, said spiraled section extending inwardly in a channel of said support member and in opposition to the other leg of said support member.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronnie Emmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/70; B60J10/74; B60J10/75; B60J10/20; B60J10/26; B60J10/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A molding for attachment to a vehicle having a flange edge, said molding comprising: a generally metallic support member having in cross-section, first and second legs joined together by a web to define a channel, said first leg being longer than said second leg, said second leg having a free end reentrantly bent inwardly with respect to said channel; and a spiraled section tapered in lateral cross-section and formed from a portion of one leg of said support member, said spiraled section extending inwardly said channel of said support member and in opposition to the other leg of said support member, said support member having an elastomeric cover over at least said spiraled section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A molding for attachment to a vehicle having a flange edge, said molding comprising: a generally metallic support member having in cross-section, first and second legs joined together by a web to define a channel, said first leg being longer than said second leg, said second leg having a free end reentrantly bent inwardly with respect to said channel; and a spiraled section tapered in lateral cross-section and formed from a portion of one leg of said support member, said spiraled section extending inwardly said channel of said support member and in opposition to the other leg of said support member, said support member having an elastomeric cover over at least said spiraled section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A molding as set forth in claim 1, wherein said spiraled section has a free end extending generally upwardly into said channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A molding as set forth in claim 2, wherein said spiraled section has a free end extending towards said opening of said channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A molding as in claim 3, wherein said spiraled section is at an oblique angle to said longitudinal axis of said molding.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A molding as in claim 4, wherein said spiraled section is unitary with said first leg.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A molding as in claim 5, wherein said spiraled section is punched from said first leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A molding as in claim 6, wherein said spiraled section comprises a portion of said first leg which has been spirally bent inwardly of said channel.
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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) | 1993-11-12 | 1994-05-14 | 1994-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-11-12 | 1998-05-14 | 1998-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-11-12 | 2002-05-14 | 2002-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |