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US5015028A
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Hinge for a folding window
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1990-04-03
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Granted: 1991-05-14
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Expires: 2010-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A hinge is provided for connecting together two adjacent panes in a window of an automobile having a fold-down convertible top. The hinge comprises two separate, opposing lengths of tape, each having transverse reinforcing fibers associated therewith. Each length of tape further includes adhesive on one side thereof for adhering each length of tape onto the opposite edges of the two adjacent panes.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy E. Bonnett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/18; B60J1/1807; B60J1/1823; E; E05; E05D; E05D1/00; E05D1/02; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/50; E05Y2900/53; E05Y2900/55
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A folding window for use in an automobile vehicle having a fold-down convertible top comprising: a pair of window panes; and pliable strip means for flexibly connecting together said pair of window panes, said pliable strip means including means for adhering said strip means to said window panes, said pliable strip means allowing said panes to move toward one another in either a first or second opposite folding position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A folding window for use in an automobile vehicle having a fold-down convertible top comprising: a pair of window panes; and pliable strip means for flexibly connecting together said pair of window panes, said pliable strip means including means for adhering said strip means to said window panes, said pliable strip means allowing said panes to move toward one another in either a first or second opposite folding position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The folding window of claim 1, wherein said pliable strip means includes means for reinforcing said strip means, thereby permitting said strip means to connect together said pair of window panes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The folding window of claim 2, wherein said reinforcing means comprises reinforcement fibers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The folding window of claim 3, wherein said reinforcement fibers extend substantially transversely to the length of said pliable strip means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The folding window of claim 2, wherein said reinforcing means comprises cotton fibers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The folding window of claim 2, wherein said reinforcing means comprises aramid fibers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The folding window of claim 2, wherein said reinforcing means comprises glass fibers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The folding window of claim 2, wherein said reinforcing means comprises metal fibers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The folding window of claim 2, wherein said reinforcing means comprises carbon fibers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The folding window of claim 1, wherein each of said pair of window panes is made from a transparent material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The folding window of claim 1, wherein each of said pair of window panes is made from glass.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The folding window of claim 1, wherein each of said pair of window panes is made from a polymeric resin.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
94 words
A folding window for use in an automobile vehicle having a fold-down convertible top comprising: a pair of window panes; and pliable strip means comprising a pair of opposing pliable strips for flexibly connecting together said pair of window panes, said pair of opposing pliable strips including adhering means comprising adhesive on one side of each of said pair of opposing pliable strips for adhering said opposing pliable strips to said window panes, said opposing pliable strips allowing said panes to move toward one another in either a first or second opposite folding position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
94 words
A folding window for use in an automobile vehicle having a fold-down convertible top comprising: a pair of window panes; and pliable strip means comprising a pair of opposing pliable strips for flexibly connecting together said pair of window panes, said pair of opposing pliable strips including adhering means comprising adhesive on one side of each of said pair of opposing pliable strips for adhering said opposing pliable strips to said window panes, said opposing pliable strips allowing said panes to move toward one another in either a first or second opposite folding position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
75 words
A folding window for use in an automobile vehicle having a fold-down convertible top comprising: a pair of window panes; and pliable tape means comprising a pair of opposing pliable tape strips for flexibly connecting together said pair of window panes, said pair of opposing pliable tape strips including adhering means comprising adhesive on one side of each of said pair of opposing pliable tape strips for adhering said tape strips to said window panes.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
75 words
A folding window for use in an automobile vehicle having a fold-down convertible top comprising: a pair of window panes; and pliable tape means comprising a pair of opposing pliable tape strips for flexibly connecting together said pair of window panes, said pair of opposing pliable tape strips including adhering means comprising adhesive on one side of each of said pair of opposing pliable tape strips for adhering said tape strips to said window panes.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The folding window of claim 14, wherein each of said opposing pliable tape strips comprises a silicone-based polymer matrix having means for reinforcing said matrix therein.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The folding window of claim 15, wherein said reinforcing means comprises reinforcement fibers.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The folding window of claim 16, wherein said reinforcement fibers extend substantially transversely to the length of said pliable tape strips.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The folding window of claim 16, wherein said reinforcement fibers comprise glass fibers.
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