US5039157A
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Windshield molding
Assignee: Tokai Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1990-12-12
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Granted: 1991-08-13
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Expires: 2010-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A windshield molding is used to install a windshield to a motor vehicle. Members composing the molding are bent or extended according to the upper and side edge portions of the windshield. The molding can assure a good sealing between the upper edge of the windshield and the vehicle body, and can conduct rain water through drain channels defined between the side edges of the windshield by means of a member disposed between the molding and the windshield. The members composing the molding can be made into one body.
Inventors
- 👤 Yukihiko Yada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2002; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/25; B60J10/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A windshield molding for a motor vehicle, comprising: (a) a base; (b) a decorative trim portion disposed on the upper part of said base so as to cover a gap between a windshield and an automobile body panel; (c) a base plate which is made by bending a thin lower half of said base at a central portion and includes legs projecting in the lengthwise direction, said base plate having a notch at a portion corresponding to the vicinity of an upper end portion of a side edge of a windshield, said base plate being bent 90 degrees at a portion corresponding to the top edge and corner of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield together with said decorative trim portion, and said base plate being bent 180 degrees at a portion corresponding to the side edge of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield between said legs; and (d) a connecting member disposed at a position corresponding to said notch between said base and said decorative trim portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A windshield molding for a motor vehicle, comprising: (a) a base; (b) a decorative trim portion disposed on the upper part of said base so as to cover a gap between a windshield and an automobile body panel; (c) a base plate which is made by bending a thin lower half of said base at a central portion and includes legs projecting in the lengthwise direction, said base plate having a notch at a portion corresponding to the vicinity of an upper end portion of a side edge of a windshield, said base plate being bent 90 degrees at a portion corresponding to the top edge and corner of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield together with said decorative trim portion, and said base plate being bent 180 degrees at a portion corresponding to the side edge of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield between said legs; and (d) a connecting member disposed at a position corresponding to said notch between said base and said decorative trim portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
198 words
A windshield molding for a motor vehicle, comprising: (a) a base; (b) a decorative trim portion disposed on the upper part of said base so as to cover a gap between a windshield and a vehicle body panel; (c) a projection piece disposed on the underside of said decorative trim portion on a side corresponding to the windshield; (d) a base plate which is made by bending a thin lower half of said base at central portion and includes a projection piece extending in the lengthwise direction, said base plate having a notch at a portion corresponding to the vicinity of an upper end portion of the side edge of the windshield, said base plate being bent 180 degrees at a portion corresponding to the top edge and corner of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield between said decorative trim portion and said projection piece, and said base plate being bent 90 degrees at a portion corresponding to the side edge of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield together with said projection piece; and (e) a connecting member disposed at a position corresponding to said notch between said base and said decorative trim portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
198 words
A windshield molding for a motor vehicle, comprising: (a) a base; (b) a decorative trim portion disposed on the upper part of said base so as to cover a gap between a windshield and a vehicle body panel; (c) a projection piece disposed on the underside of said decorative trim portion on a side corresponding to the windshield; (d) a base plate which is made by bending a thin lower half of said base at central portion and includes a projection piece extending in the lengthwise direction, said base plate having a notch at a portion corresponding to the vicinity of an upper end portion of the side edge of the windshield, said base plate being bent 180 degrees at a portion corresponding to the top edge and corner of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield between said decorative trim portion and said projection piece, and said base plate being bent 90 degrees at a portion corresponding to the side edge of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield together with said projection piece; and (e) a connecting member disposed at a position corresponding to said notch between said base and said decorative trim portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
198 words
A windshield molding for a motor vehicle, comprising: (a) a base; (b) a decorative trim portion disposed on the upper part of said base so as to cover a gap between a windshield and an automobile body panel; (c) a concave portion disposed on the underside of said decorative trim portion on a side corresponding to the windshield; (d) a fitting wall having a projection engaged with said concave portion on the underside of said decorative trim portion; and (e) a base plate which is made by bending a thin lower half of said base at central portion and includes a projection piece extending in the lengthwise direction, said base plate having a notch at a portion corresponding to the vicinity of a upper end portion of the side edge of the windshield, said base plate being bent 180 degrees at a portion corresponding to the top edge and corner of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield between said projection piece and said decorative trim portion, and said base plate being bent 90 degrees at a portion corresponding to the side edge of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield together with said fitting wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
198 words
A windshield molding for a motor vehicle, comprising: (a) a base; (b) a decorative trim portion disposed on the upper part of said base so as to cover a gap between a windshield and an automobile body panel; (c) a concave portion disposed on the underside of said decorative trim portion on a side corresponding to the windshield; (d) a fitting wall having a projection engaged with said concave portion on the underside of said decorative trim portion; and (e) a base plate which is made by bending a thin lower half of said base at central portion and includes a projection piece extending in the lengthwise direction, said base plate having a notch at a portion corresponding to the vicinity of a upper end portion of the side edge of the windshield, said base plate being bent 180 degrees at a portion corresponding to the top edge and corner of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield between said projection piece and said decorative trim portion, and said base plate being bent 90 degrees at a portion corresponding to the side edge of the windshield so as to sandwich the windshield together with said fitting wall.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-08-12 | 1995-02-11 | 1995-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-12 | 1999-02-11 | 1999-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-12 | 2003-02-11 | 2003-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |