Abstract: A molding for the peripheral edge of an auto windshield extruded with a configurated leg to serve as a convenient hand grip by which, once gripped and urged through a pivotal traverse, opens up a compartment into which the peripheral windshield edge is readily projected to achieve the preliminary preaffixing thereof to the windshield preparatory to permanent affixation using an adhesive during installation in the auto windshield opening.

Abstract: An auto window molding for mounting an auto window in a window opening defined by a generally L-shaped body flange via a peripheral molding attached thereto includes a peripherally-extending, generally U-shaped base section receivable about the peripheral edge of an auto window. The U-shaped base section has a central wall, a top wall and a bottom wall, and a resilient detachable arm secured to the base section which normally overlies and is spaced from the bottom wall. The arm has a free end which extends past the bottom wall and which normally engages a bottom surface of an auto window when the U-shaped base section is received about the peripheral edge thereof whereupon the bottom wall, detachable arm, and auto window cooperatively define therebetween a mold cavity into which a curable adhesive may be introduced which, upon curing, provides the auto window with a peripheral molding secured thereto molded in situ.

Abstract: The use of "limp", i.e. 70-durometer Ethylene Propylene Di-Monomer ("EPDM"), construction material for an auto windshield insert molding which is installed in the gap between the windshield and the oversized windshield opening by a method contemplating manual adjustment of the molding crown to any height variations while the stem of the molding is being engaged by urethane that is curing, such that previously required hold-down adhesive strips are obviated as were required when using flexible construction material that resisted manual adjustments of the crown. By eliminating hold-down adhesive strips there is no subsequent removal thereof required which inadvertently caused paint removal and other surface marring.

Abstract: In order to facilitate manufacture and assembly of a rigid cover for a vehicle roof with a peripheral seal opposite of the roof opening there is provided according to the invention that the gap seal (3) is manufactured from an elastomer and in the shape of a coextruded profile with a profile area (10) comprising the glass panel (2) and the rim (16) of the base frame (15), and has a U-shaped reinforcement (20) on the inside and a profile area on the inside in the shape of a hollow chamber seal (22) made of sponge rubber, which is delivered as one module with the four corners (30-33) flexed into a frame (6) still open on the posterior lateral side; during assembly this module will be laterally attached to the rim of the other module consisting of glass panel (2) and base frame (15), and the open frame ends (7, 8) are glued and screwed together (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A windshield molding which drains rainwater smoothly through the rainwater groove provided at necessary sections and having different depth in the longitudinal direction for better drainage can be produced simply and continuously as a single molding without the addition of cutting or other processes. The windshield molding includes a support leg, a decorative portion, an enlarged thick section provided in the support leg and a rainwater groove opening to the inner periphery of the windshield of the windshield molding.

Abstract: A multi-part, detachable and preassembled panel assembly is provided for use in combination with a vehicle, comprising a first panel having a peripheral edge and adapted to close an opening in the vehicle. A second panel is provided which is adapted to be adjacent the first panel and overlie at least a portion of the vehicle. The first and second panels are detachably coupled to one another by an attachment member molded directly on at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the first panel and including a securing flange for detachably receiving a securing post extending from the second panel. The second panel is also secured directly to the portion of the vehicle the panel covers by a fastener distant from a securing flange.

Abstract: A weather strip for an automobile comprising a trim portion securable to a flange of an automobile. The trim portion has a holding piece and a concave portion. The concave portion is disposed at a base portion of the holding piece and is in contact with an end of the flange. The concave portion is cooperable with the end of the flange to enable the trim portion to be slidably rotatable with respect to the end of the flange when being secured to the flange. An adhesive is provided at an inner surface of the holding piece for adhering the trim portion to the flange.

Abstract: A windshield molding for vehicles and the production method thereof consisting of common sections which are molded using a more rigid material to provide the rigidity required to maintain the position and shape of the molding during and after installation, and of bending sections being installed in bent shapes which are molded by use of a more flexible material to provide the required flexibility for bending molding easily, thus providing satisfactory bending ease and transportation ease while maintaining sufficient rigidity as required for stable installation.

Abstract: The reveal molding has a centrally located barbed stem and an umbrella-shaped cap designed to fill and span an elongated gap between adjacent structural members such as between body panel and glass window. A stabilizer portion depends from the underside of the umbrella portion and is provided with a sawtoothed gripping structure designed to mate with a complementary sawtooth structure formed on the sidewall of the stem. The umbrella portion and stem are designed to allow hinged flexing action during installation and this action is thereafter restrained by the interlocking gripping structures once the molding is installed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a weather strip for motor vehicles, wherein the weather strip body is provided with a protective film having a low friction characteristic and an increased tightness on an abutment portion with which the glass pane of the vehicle door is brought into contact. An olefin polymer based resin or a foamed material thereof, is extruded from one extrusion molding machine into a mold, is so to form the weather strip body, while a mixture consisting of a base material of an olefin polymer based resin having low viscosity and high fluidity and grains of particles of an additive material of an olefin polymer based resin having a high viscosity and low fluidity is extruded from another molding machine into the mold, so as to form the protective film. The weather strip body and the protective film are co-extruded and polymerized in the mold, and a rough surface having a plurality of protrusions is formed by the grains or particles of the additive material on the surface of the protective film.

Abstract: An elongate finisher member for automotive vehicles or the like, such as a lower window molding member, includes an elongate main body of predetermined length and cross-section. The main body has a mount portion with openings for passing fasteners to secure the finisher member to a vehicle body. The finisher member further includes a flap element which extends longitudinally along the main body. The flap element has a first end region integrally connected to the main body, and a second end region which is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position of the second end region, the flap element maintains the openings in the mount portion accessible from outside to facilitate insertion of fasteners into the openings. In the closed position of the second end region, the flap element covers the mount portion and maintains the openings and fasteners invisible from outside to provide a refined appearance.

Abstract: The invention relates mainly to a weather seal for a glazed surface, particularly for an automobile windshield, rear screen and weather strip. The object of the invention is a weather seal for a glazed surface, particularly for a windshield or rear screen of automobiles, which includes a pipeline (16) for supplying nozzles (9) with washing liquid. The invention is applied mainly to the windshields, to the rear screens of automobiles and/or weather strips, windshield moldings. The invention is also applied to any surface, advantageously a glazed surface, surrounded by a seal, preferably swept by windshield wipers, and particularly to the windshields of trucks, boats or ships, trains, airplanes and helicopters.

Abstract: A molding construction is provided for concealing or finishing the space between the window and the body panel of a motor vehicle. The molding construction includes a mounting strip having a portion extending around and spaced laterally outwardly from the window edge and secured to the window edge by adhesive. A reveal which can be produced by various manufacturing processes and shaped in various configurations is dimensioned to meet the design criteria of the application and to aesthetically cover the space between the window edge and the body panel. The reveal includes a thermally stable tongue which is detachably lockingly received within a recess formed on the mounting strip. A resilient bumper or bulb is secured to and extends laterally outwardly from the mounting strip. This bumper engages a side flange of the body panel and cushions the mounting strip with its attached window against lateral movement. This design virtually eliminates all sources of stress on the glass.

Abstract: This invention enables execution of the continuous extrusion-molding of a windshield molding provided with a rainwater drainage groove with sufficient rainwater retaining function simply and satisfactorily. The windshield molding comprises a decorative section of an upper molding section of the entire windshield to be installed throughout the upper section and both of the side sections of the windshield glass extended externally and provided with a rainwater retaining groove in the extended thick body portion. All of the molding sections including the upper molding section, the side molding sections, etc. are continuously extrusion-molded.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a surface coating sliding member made of rubber or plastic applied with a coating of excellent durability and high sliding property, in which the coating contains a solid lubricant such as molybdenum disulfide and a resin matrix, wherein the resin matrix comprises a fluoro-olefin vinyl ether polymer resin and/or fluoro-olefin vinyl ether vinyl ester copolymer.

Abstract: A windshield molding is installed in the space between a windshield and a periphery of a window opening of a vehicle body panel. The windshield molding comprises a pair of extruded side molding parts, a pair of extruded corner molding parts, and an extruded upper molding part integral with and extending between the side and corner molding parts. Each of the side molding parts associated with each side edge of the windshield is larger in thickness compared to the upper and corner molding parts, where a water drain channel is formed.

Abstract: The molding member provides a substantially vertical wall along either side of the windshield, and a flush surface along the top side of the windshield so that rainwater on the surface of the windshield is prevented from flowing sideways along the side windows of the vehicle, and guided to the roof of the vehicle body. The transition from the middle portion of the molding member to the end portions is so gradual and smooth that it is highly pleasing to the eye, and would not create any undesirable aerodynamic disturbances. In particular, because the vertical walls on either side are defined as a smooth extension of the convex exterior surface of the head portion of the molding member, they can prevent accumulation of snow which otherwise may be produced along the side edges of the windshield as a result of operating a windshield wiper during snowfall but still effectively prevent the flow of rainwater to the side windows of the vehicle during rainfall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative trim assembly comprising an integrally molded T-shaped decorative trim comprised of a hard plastic leg portion with a top portion. A soft plastic tip portion is bound to the top of the leg, and a decorative metallic portion is molded to the top of the leg portion, and at the edge of the leg portion, a locking flange member. A multi-channel member having a first channel for insertion of glass and a second channel for insertion of the plastic stem portion therein in locking engagement is also disclosed.

Abstract: A windshield molding for vehicles and the production method thereof consisting of interconnected sections which are molded using a more rigid material to provide the rigidity required to maintain the position and shape of the molding during and after installation, and of bending sections installed in bent shapes which are molded by use of a more flexible material to provide the required flexibility for bending molding easily, thus providing satisfactory ease of bending and ease of transportation while maintaining sufficient rigidity as required for stable installation.

Abstract: A fastener is used for coupling an article to a body panel of a motor vehicle via a strip-like member. The fastener includes a pair of extruded side fastener parts and an extruded upper fastener part integral with and extending between the side fastener parts. Each of the side and upper fastener parts includes a groove for receiving the article to be coupled to the body panel, and a groove for receiving the strip-like member. The position of the latter groove with respect to the former groove is changed depending upon how the strip-like member fits in a window opening of the vehicle body panel.

Abstract: An automobile windshield molding comprising a molding body having molding parts and a fastener is installed in a space between a windshield and a window opening of automobile body panels. The fastener having a bendable protector which is bent by the molding for defining a space between the side molding part and an upper surface of the windshield. This space serves as a water drain channel. The size of the water drain channel is changed according to a varying difference of height between the body panels and the windshield.

Abstract: A decorative molding is used as a seal around a fixed automobile window, for the purpose of eliminating the squeak caused by rubbing of the molding against the adjacent body during driving. The molding is monolithic and is primarily composed of a flexible elastomeric material such as polyvinyl chloride, co-extruded with a melt-processible rubber that forms an inner body-contacting anti-squeak layer. Optionally, an outer decorative layer of high gloss or colored elastomeric material may be tri-extruded as part of the molding. In a modified form of the invention, flexible members extend from either or both of the window contacting portions of the molding and contact the glass surfaces to improve the gripping thereof.

Abstract: The invention describes a glazing equipped with an extracted profile on which or in place of which is cast a complement, which is connected to the profile. The procedure makes it possible to replace part of the profile which is difficult to produce by extrusion or to add to it foreign elements such as fastenings or various accessories.

Abstract: A glass reveal molding having a generally J-shaped clamping portion which exerts substantially even gripping pressures on both the top and bottom surfaces of the glass panel is disclosed. The molding includes a relatively rigid clamping portion and a more flexible crown portion. The crown may be provided with a high gloss finish. The molding substantially eliminates roll-over or disengagement of the molding from the glass prior to complete assembly. The molding also provides a crown which covers the gap between the vehicle body and the glass panel. Also disclosed are various methods of producing the glass reveal molding.

Abstract: A molding member for an automobile window plate includes an extruded elongate member with upper and side portions to continuously extend along upper and side edges of the window plate, respectively, and having a main section for covering a gap between the window plate and an adjacent automobile body panel, a lip section projecting from the main section to cover an outer periphery of the window plate, and a leg section extending from the main section into the gap for retaining the molding member in place. The lip section is provided with a first groove portion adjacent to the lip section and extending along the upper portion of the elongate member, and a second groove portion spaced from the lip section and extending along the side portion of the elongate member, to define between the lip section and the outer periphery of the window plate a weir solely along the side portion of the elongate member.

Abstract: A window molding for an automobile, adapted to be mounted in an endless manner in a space defined between the outer periphery of a rear window glass and the inner periphery of a rear window opening of a body of the automobile, so as to trim and seal said space, the body of the window molding being formed with a planar cover portion projecting from the portion of the molding body that is to be mounted on a lower portion of the rear window glass so as to elastically abut against a lower panel forming the rear opening, whereby the entirety of the rear window glass can be trimmed and sealed by the window molding as a single part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molding a molding for mounting a window glass on the window opening of an automotive body, said molding for automobile windows comprising a flexible leg portion, an upper flange portion which extends toward both sides at an upper part of the leg portion and supports the edge portion of the glass, upper lip portions that form both tips of said upper flange portion, and lower lip portion which are adhered to the window opening of the automotive body, wherein at least the upper lip portions and the lower lip portions of said molding are formed by using a thermoplastic olefinic elastomer or a composition of said elastomer and an olefin-ethylene type unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer or a salt thereof having a hardness in compliance with JIS A of from 50 to 80, said leg portion and said flange portion are formed by using a blend of the thermoplastic olefinic elastomer and the olefin-ethylene type unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer or a salt thereof, said blend having a hardness in compliance

Abstract: A motor vehicle window molding installation has a molding for concealing a space between an inwardly extending wall of a flanged vehicle body panel and an edge of a window panel. The edge of the window panel overlies a parallel extended wall which intersects the inwardly extending wall of the flanged vehicle body panel and mounts on the parallel extended wall of the flanged vehicle body panel by a curable adhesive. The molding has a rigid high durometer plastic material portion having a C-shaped channel section including spaced apart legs which forcibly grip the opposed faces of the window panel and a base wall connecting the legs. A pliable low durometer plastic material portion is co-extruded with the rigid portion. The pliable portion has a web including a pair of ends which bond to the rigid portion. The web and the rigid portion form a bulbous tubular portion for engaging the inwardly extending wall of the vehicle body panel.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle for use in combination with at least one wiper assembly is disclosed. The wiper assembly has an arm coupled at one end to a propelling means and at an opposite end to a wiper blade assembly. The wiper assembly is adapted to traverse the window assembly between a first and second position. The window assembly includes a window panel, a gasket encapsulating at least a portion of the window panel for mounting and sealing the window panel in the vehicle, and an arresting structure extending from an upper surface of the gasket to engage the wiper assembly when in the first position.

Abstract: A vehicle window with a glass plate (1) bonded to the mounting flange (8) of the window frame is characterized in that to the glass plate (1) is connected a frame-like profile strand (4) made from a polymer, which cooperates with the edge (7) of the mounting flange (8). The part of the frame-like profile strand (4) cooperating with the edge (7) of the mounting flange (8) is arranged on the surface of the glass plate (i) directed towards the outside of the vehicle and the glass plate (1) is bonded to the mounting flange (8) on its side directed towards the interior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle panel/window assembly and accompanying methods of manufacture are disclosed utilizing a composition to eliminate or minimize squeaks or other undesirable noises that often originate from the panel/window and vehicle body interface during vehicle movement. The squeak resistant composition may be applied to the polymeric gasket as an in-mold release agent, as an in mold-coating, or applied after gasket manufacture and comprises a waxy material softening at above about 80.degree. C. and a lubricant.

Abstract: A vehicle cowling (10) can comprise a generally planar, relatively rigid thermoplastic body (12) which includes an elongated notch (26) extending along its back edge (22). A seal (14) can be received in the notch and integrally molded to the body to securely bond the seal to the body. The seal comprises a soft material relative to the body and provides an interface between the cowling and a vehicle windshield. A plurality of protector pins (34) extend generally perpendicularly from a bottom surface (18) of the body and lie in longitudinally spaced relationship along the back edge of the body. The bosses also comprise a soft material relative to the body. The body is securely clamped between the bosses and portions of the seal in the notch of the body.

Abstract: A one-piece resilient flush-look reveal molding adapted for pre-attachment to a glass plate for concealing the gap between an automotive body panel window opening and the edge of the glass plate. The molding has a generally asymmetric I-beam shape providing a web portion with a first pair of substantially equal length long legs defining an inner open channel for receiving the glass plate edge. A second pair of short length legs define an opposite outer channel. The upper long and short legs combine to provide a major trim strip. The lower short leg has an extension leg portion which diverges upwardly and outwardly and terminates in a T-shaped minor trim strip normally disposed in a horizontal plane.

Abstract: An automobile windshield molding is provided to be fitted in a gap formed between an automobile window frame and an automobile windshield. The molding includes an upper molding and opposing side moldings formed monolithically and continuously with the upper molding. The portions of the upper and side moldings which extend above the windshield are formed thicker for the side moldings than for the upper molding, in order to prevent sideways scattering of water incident on the windshield. The thickness of the side moldings decreases gradually toward the upper molding. The molding can be formed by a molding apparatus utilizing shutters which have predetermined shapes and which are linearly movable in order to increase or decrease the effective size of the extrusion opening to gradually change the thickness of the moldings during continuous molding of the upper and side moldings.

Abstract: A windshield glass molding for a vehicle is formed of synthetic resins and comprises a head molding provided with a head portion and a vertical leg extending downwardly from the head portion. The head portion is provided with an elongated hole in its under surface and with engaging projections on opposite sides of the elongated hole to form an engaging groove. The vertical leg is provided with a glass receiving tongue to form a glass insertion groove between the head portion and the glass receiving tongue. The glass molding also comprises an insertion leg portion which is provided with an insertion head for insertion into the engaging groove, a supporting leg having a rainwater guide portion formed in its side face, and a glass support piece having a glass insertion groove formed in its side surface.

Abstract: A molding includes a molding body and a weir member. The weir member is longitudinary fitted along the molding body corresponding to a front pillar of the automobile body and to an arcuate body portion interconnecting the front pillar and a roof panel of the automobile body. The molding body and weir member have a pin and a pin insertion hole so that the weir member is retained on a desired position on the molding body when the molding is installed to the automobile body.

Abstract: A combination of an adhesive-supporting clip and an aluminum or PVC sash with a drop-in light opening for a glass pane. The adhesive-supporting clip serves as the connection between the glass pane mounted in the sash and the sash itself. This is achieved by mounting the clip to the glazing leg of the sash through a mechanical connection on the clip and then dropping the perimeter of the glass pane onto an adhesive applied to an exposed surface of the clip. This permits a glazer to rapidly remove and replace a broken glass pane by simply disengaging the clip and reinstalling either the cleaned old clip or a new glass pane or mounting a new pane directly on the glazing leg.

Abstract: An automobile windshield molding includes a leg portion whose height is increased at a side molding part, and a sub-molding member attached to the leg portion of the side molding. At the side molding part, the sub-molding member, and the leg portion and an inward wing of the molding define a space to be used as a water drain channel.

Abstract: A molding member includes an elongate pre-shaped main body of initially constant cross section, with upper and side portions to continuously extend along respective edges of an automobile windshield plate. The main body covers a gap between the windshield plate and an automobile body panel, and has a reference point which is more spaced from the outer surface of the windshield plate along the side portion than along the upper portion. A lip section of the main body can be maintained in contact with the outer surface of the windshield plate along the upper portion with a first angle, and spaced therefrom along the side portion with a second, less steep angle. A weir of a refined appearance, with desired cross-sectional area or height, is defined along the side portion, between the windshield plate and the lip section, and prevents water on the windshield plate from flowing across the molding member.

Abstract: A windshield molding comprises a pair of extruded side molding parts, a pair of corner molding parts, and an extruded upper molding part integral with and extending between the side and corner molding parts. Each of the molding parts includes an exterior wing and a connecting portion. The exterior wing has an outward wing portion and an inward wing portion for covering the peripheral edge of a vehicle body panel and a peripheral edge of a windshield, respectively. The inward wing portion of each of the side molding part is increased its height to define a space between the peripheral surface of the windshield associated with a side panel. This space serves as a water drain channel for guiding rain water to a predetermined position.

Abstract: An elongate finisher member for automotive vehicles or the like, such as a lower window molding member, includes an elongate main body of predetermined length and cross-section. The main body has a mount portion with openings for passing fasteners to secure the finisher member to a vehicle body. The finisher member further includes a flap element which extends longitudinally along the main body. The flap element has a first end region integrally connected to the main body, and a second end region which is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position of the second end region, the flap element maintains the openings in the mount portion accessible from outside to facilitate insertion of fasteners into the openings. In the closed position of the second end region, the flap element covers the mount portion and maintains the openings and fasteners invisible from outside to provide a refined appearance.

Abstract: A molding body interposed between a body panel and a glass panel to prevent stain caused by friction between the abutting portions of the molding body and the body panel includes a main molding, a auxiliary molding, and a holder. The holder has an abutting face for attachment to the body panel and an engaging piece for engaging to a lower engaging portion of the main molding. The holder is attached to the body panel, the main molding is engaged with the holder at the left and right side sections of the molding, and the glass panel is fixed by the auxiliary molding inserted between a head and the upper engaging portion of the main molding. At the upper section of the molding the glass panel is fixed to the lower face of the head of the main molding without using the auxiliary molding. The holder can be formed as a continuous piece or as a number of discrete holder sections.

Abstract: A windshield molding is installed in the space between a windshield and a periphery of a window opening of a vehicle body panel. The windshield molding comprises a pair of extruded side molding parts, a pair of extruded corner molding parts, and an extruded upper molding part integral with and extending between the side and corner molding parts. Each of side molding parts associated with each side edge of the windshield is larger in thickness compared to the upper and corner molding parts, having a water drain channel which extends in and along such large-thickness part.

Abstract: A molding including a molding body having a leg portion and a covering portion integrally provided on and extending along an upper side of the leg portion. The molding body is provided with a weir member longitudinally fitted along a desired section thereof. The molding body is formed with a groove which extends along only the desired section of said molding body. The groove may be formed on the leg portion and the covering portion. The molding is manufactured by extruding a molding material from a molding opening having a desired configuration. The groove is formed by selectively projecting a grooving tool into the molding opening during extruding the molding material from the molding opening.

Abstract: A fastener for mounting a strip-like member to an automobile comprises an upper member and a lower member. The upper member serves to seal a space between a window opening of the vehicle body panels and a windshield. At a side fastener part, the upper member extends laterally to define a space for a water drain channel. The lower member supports a windshield molding to be mounted in the window opening to hold the windshield. The fastener is extruded in the strip shape.

Abstract: An automobile window molding assembly includes an elongate outer ornamental member or trimming member which is secured to an automobile body panel by fastener members. The ornamental or trimming member is formed of a profiled metal member for covering a gap between a body panel and upper and side edges of a window plate mounted on the body panel. The ornamental or trimming member has upper and side portions to extend along the upper and side edges of a window plate, respectively, and a corner portion between the upper and side portions for integrally connecting them with each other. The ornamental or trimming member has such a predetermined profile that, when the assembly is mounted in place, the ornamental or trimming member is in abutment with outer surface of the window plate along the upper portion while it is spaced from the outer surface of the window plate along the side portion.

Abstract: A weather strip is provided which has a base portion having a bottom surface which is to be bonded to a portion of a motor vehicle with double-sided adhesive tape. A seal portion is formed integrally with the base portion and is adapted to flexibly contact a facing member or surface of the motor vehicle. In order to conceal at least a side edge of the double-sided adhesive tape, a lip-shaped projection is provided which projects from a side edge of the base portion along a side edge of the double-sided adhesive tape. The lip-shaped projection projects by a height greater than the thickness of the double-sided adhesive tape and as an inwardly curved top or distal end.

Abstract: Glazing panels which are mounted in the vehicle flush with the exterior skin. The glazing may be stationary or movable by manual or power operated assists and includes a mounting molding having a peripheral lip which extends to the vehicle skin.

Abstract: A window molding for an automobile, adapted to be mounted in a space defined between the outer periphery of a rear window glass and the inner periphery of a rear window opening of a body of the automobile, so as to trim and seal said space. The body of the window molding is formed with a planar cover portion projecting from the portion of the molding body that is to be mounted on a lower portion of the rear window glass so as to elastically abut against a lower panel forming the rear opening, whereby the rear window glass can be trimmed and sealed by the window molding.

Abstract: A window molding member for automobiles includes at least one upper segment and at least one side segment to extend along upper and side edges of a window plate, respectively, which are integrally and continuously connected with each other. The molding member comprises a main body having a section with a longitudinally variable width, which is engageable with the outer surface of the window plate with a cushion element therebetween. The cushion element may have a longitudinally variable thickness to form a weir along the side segment for preventing rain water on the window plate from flowing across the side segment to preserve driver's sight through a side window.