US5044684A
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Molding for windshield of automobile
Assignee: Tokai Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1990-11-20
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Granted: 1991-09-03
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Expires: 2010-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A molding for windshield of an automobile comprises a molding main body and an auxiliary plate, the molding main body consists of a leg portion to be fitted into a gap between the peripheral portion of the windshield and a window opening of the automobile body and a decorative portion for covering the gap. The auxiliary plate consists of an upper portion, side portions and corner portions which are fitted to the inner peripheral side of the decorative portion. The thickness of the side portions is greater than that of the upper portion. The inner peripheral side of the side portions is recessed to function as a rain groove.
Inventors
- 👤 Yukihiko Yada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2002; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/23; B60J10/235; B60J10/25; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/30; B60J10/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A belt-like molding for a windshield to be fitted into the gaps defined between the peripheral portions of the windshield of an automobile and a window frame of a car body panel, characterized in that: said molding comprises a molding main body and an auxiliary plate, said molding main body consists of a leg portion to be fitted into said gap and a decorative portion for covering and decorating said gap, and said auxiliary plate consists of an upper portion auxiliary plate, side portion auxiliary plates and corner portion auxiliary plates, and is fitted integrally to the inner peripheral side of said decorative portion of said molding main body; and the thickness of each of said side portion auxiliary plates fitted to both sides of the windshield is greater than the thickness of said upper portion auxiliary plate to be fitted to the upper portion of the windshield, the inner peripheral surface of said side portion auxiliary plate is recessed and said side portion auxiliary plate functions as a rain water groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A belt-like molding for a windshield to be fitted into the gaps defined between the peripheral portions of the windshield of an automobile and a window frame of a car body panel, characterized in that: said molding comprises a molding main body and an auxiliary plate, said molding main body consists of a leg portion to be fitted into said gap and a decorative portion for covering and decorating said gap, and said auxiliary plate consists of an upper portion auxiliary plate, side portion auxiliary plates and corner portion auxiliary plates, and is fitted integrally to the inner peripheral side of said decorative portion of said molding main body; and the thickness of each of said side portion auxiliary plates fitted to both sides of the windshield is greater than the thickness of said upper portion auxiliary plate to be fitted to the upper portion of the windshield, the inner peripheral surface of said side portion auxiliary plate is recessed and said side portion auxiliary plate functions as a rain water groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A molding for a windshield of an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the inner peripheral side of said decorative portion of said molding main body at the upper portion is covered with said upper portion auxiliary plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A molding for a windshield of an automobile according to claim 1, wherein an auxiliary leg portion is formed in said side portion auxiliary plate and is fitted into the gap occurring between the peripheral portion of the windshield and the window frame of the car body panel.
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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) | 1994-09-02 | 1995-03-04 | 1995-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-02 | 1999-03-04 | 1999-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-02 | 2003-03-04 | 2003-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |