Abstract: An accessory molding strip for motor vehicle bodies comprising an at least partially exposed wrapping member made of stainless steel, and a reinforcing member made of plastic and bonded to the rear surface of the wrapping member throughout the length of the wrapping member.

Abstract: A window decorative arrangement for an automotive vehicle, comprising a weather strip fixedly holding a window glass to the vehicle body structure and a metal molding longitudinally extending along the weather strip and securely attached to the vehicle body structure, wherein the molding has a marginal portion securely attached to the vehicle body structure and longitudinally extending in close proximity to the outer perimeter of the weather strip and wherein the weather strip has a longitudinal lug portion outwardly spaced apart from the marginal portion of the molding for concealing the marginal portion of the molding behind the lug portion.

Abstract: A vehicle window cleaning system disclosed includes window wipers which are movable in a controlled fashion off a glass pane of the vehicle window of the drop glass type, and which are protected, out of view, between a header portion of the vehicle and a molded body extension secured to the vehicle when parked. Actuating arms of the wipers include offset segments which engage and follow a pair of spaced finger guides mounted on the header portion of the vehicle through a park stroke. The guide fingers define guide paths for the blades of the window wipers which closely approximate and track the outer exterior surface of a weather seal which seals the header portion and the glass pane of the window when the weather seal is engaged by the window pane. The molded body extension not only conceals the window wipers but also any unfinished body metal seams and/or welds between the header portion and other metal body panels.

Abstract: Composite reinforced sealing strip, for use for example on an automobile body, the strip being made up of a sealing part and of a U-shaped gripping part integrally connected lengthwise to the sealing part and a reinforcing armature embedded in the gripping part. This armature has a body which is formed of a series of spaced parallel U-shaped elements with connecting struts joining only the bights of two elements of consecutive pairs of elements and other connecting struts joining only the adjacent legs of the consecutive pairs of elements. Thus, the first and second elements of every three consecutive elements are joined together solely at the bights and the second and third elements are joined together solely at the legs.

Abstract: A device for mounting a windshield molding to a bonded-type windshield has an interposing member for securing to the glass and to a window frame, and a resiliently deformable fixing member to be engaged on the interposing member and serving to mount the windshield molding. The interposing member includes a holding portion adapted to support the windshield glass and to be secured to the window frame by a bonding agent, and a snug fit portion which is integrally formed with the holding position. The fixing member includes a first groove which receives the snug fit portion of the interposing member, for securing the two items together. The fixing member further has at least one second groove to receive and securely hold a portion of the windshield molding.

Abstract: An improved molding assembly for a vehicle having a window opening with a flange in the plane of the opening and a window in the opening parallel to the plane thereof but spaced therefrom by a gap, the assembly including a wire carrier having anchoring tangs encapsulated in a decorative body and retention tangs projecting from the body and a bead of cured material in the gap retaining the window on the body. The wire carrier is mounted on the flange with the body overlying the gap and the retention tangs and anchoring tangs gripping the flange. The retention tangs are disposed in the gap and the cured material is flowed through and around interstices in the tangs to encapsulate at least a portion of the tangs in the cured material to retain the carrier and the body on the flange.

Abstract: A weatherstrip retainer unit and a roof construction using the weatherstrip retainer unit are disclosed. The weatherstrip retainer unit comprises a retainer section and an integral molding section. The roof construction is designed to accommodate well to the installation of a roof rack in which a gutter strip has a flange overlying on the inside surface of a downwardly extending roof edge portion of a roof so as to reinforce the latter. The roof rack is placed with each leg engaging the outside surface of the reinforced roof edge. A plurality of generally U-shaped fasteners are used, each having its longer arm fixedly screwed to the roof rack and its shorter arm engaging the flange of the gutter strip.

Abstract: A vehicle window assembly 12 having a window glass 14 bonded to a window frame 15, resilient clip devices 23 interposed between the glass and frame, and a reveal molding 16 retained by the clip devices. The clip devices 23 locate and support the glass in the frame during the setting and curing of the bonding material 22 and hold the reveal molding 16 against a marginal portion of the glass. The reveal molding conceals the gap between the periphery of the glass and the frame and the clip devices located in the gap.

Abstract: A molding member is installed and supported on the outer surfaces of supporting members which are mounted on the flange portion of a backdoor of a motor vehicle and the edge portion of a window of the same which are secured to each other. Each supporting member is of E-shape defining first and second spaces therein, in which the flange portion of the backdoor is securely disposed in the first space and the edge portion of the window is securely disposed in the second space.

Abstract: A molding holder for a motor vehicle which includes two molding holder members. Each of the two molding holder members includes a fixed base to be coupled to a body panel, a clasp extending from an edge of said fixed base having a lengthwise groove in the inner side thereof and a guide extending from another edge of the fixed base. The two members are coupled together by a joint to form a large molding holder.

Abstract: Seals for the edge of a pivoted blade are provided in which an elongated strip of rigid material of U-shaped cross-section having side walls the interior of at least one of which carries resilient teeth pointed toward the closed portion of the U, and the open end of the U is narrowed to enhance the grip of the seal on the edge of a blade. The preferred sealing expedient employs a flap which extends to one side of the strip and which is dimensioned so that it does not reach the free end of the adjacent side wall. In one form of the seal, the side wall opposite the flap is extended to lock with a bend on the edge of the blade. In a damper, the seal is mounted on the edge remote from the air flow into the damper so that the flap is biased against the adjoining blade and the air pressure serves to strengthen the seal.

Abstract: A coupling element comprising elongate thermo-plastic strip material structured to provide that, on application thereto of heat in the range from about 300.degree. to about 500.degree. F. the outer portion thereof becomes fluidly adhesive, and is particularly adapted thereby to quickly form a ready bond and a clean seal between different materials, especially between glass and metal parts. While under the application of heat in the range specified, the outer portion of the element becomes fluidly adhesive, the inner or core portion of the element retains, as originally provided, an essentially stable form which accommodates and conforms to the contour of an applied load.On self cooling in place the strip coupling device provides a uniquely complete and extremely strong bond and seal between parts of unlike materials. In preferred embodiments and applications the invention provides for an improved installation of a window, windshield or like unit.

Abstract: An abutment type peripheral seal for sealing the gap between a pivoted member and the boundary of an aperture in a structure, for example between a rumble seat lid and the peripheral boundary of a trunk lid in which it is located. The member is pivotal between a tilted position where it passes through the aperture and projects beyond both sides of the structure and a closed position where it lies in general alignment with the boundary and substantially closes the aperture. The member has an under face along the first part of its periphery and an upper face along a second part of its periphery. The seal is attached to the boundary and has an upwardly facing portion and a downwardly facing portion respectively facing and making a fluid sealing contact with the upper face and under face respectively when the member is in its closed position.

Abstract: A glass plate is attached through the medium of an adhesive layer to the bottom of a stepped portion which is formed along the edge of a window frame. Along the edge of the glass plate, there are fixed supporting pieces which have movable holding pieces supported thereon in such a way as to enjoy freedom of motion in directions perpendicular to the edge of the glass plate, the movable holding pieces each being provided with a claw adapted to provide engagement with the edge of a molding.

Abstract: An extruded resilient plastic reveal molding for a vehicle body window installation has a decorative trim portion adapted to bridge the space between the window panel and the body in overlying engagement therewith. The molding has a stem extruded integral with the decorative trim portion and extending generally normal therefrom for insertion into the space between the window panel and the body panel. A bulbous enlargement at the distal end of the stem projects into the adhesive for embedment therein upon curing of the adhesive. A plurality of retrorse fins extend outwardly from both sides of the stem and are angled toward the decorative trim portion for respective engagement with the edge of the window panel and the body panel flange to resiliently and yieldably center the stem therebetween.

Abstract: To hold windshield glass in position on a vehicle, a sealing member is used which has two parallel side-by-side oppositely facing channels, one of which fits over a flange around the opening, and the other of which grips the periphery of the window glass. A stiff metal retaining member of generally channel-shape is removably fixed to the window surround as by means of threaded bolts or pins and wedges and holds the sealing member on the flange. Finally, a decorative beading covers and is fixed to the retaining member.

Abstract: A resilient, honey-comb extrusion for gaskets for refrigerator doors and the like has a stiff base member, an outer wall over said base member, a lower triangular cell and an upper pentagonal cell. The extrusion can be used to form a compression gasket as is or a magnetic gasket by insertion of a magnetic strip in the pentagonal cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a one-piece plastic molding clip which comprises a base plate, a resilient engaging arm extending from the one edge of and generally parallel to said plate and provided at the free end thereof with a molding-engaging snap catch and resilient receiving members protruding from the base plate to the front side thereof and resiliently engaging the edge of a plate glass. This molding clip fastens a plate glass and a molding to the frame of an automobile window, front or rear, by causing said base plate having an adhesive tape or similar fastening agent applied to the rear face thereof to be fastened to the window frame, supporting the edge of the plate glass on the resilient receiving members, inserting the molding adjacent the window frame and the rear face of the base plate and bringing the molding into fast engagement with the snap catch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molding clamp for securing trim molding to a support body. The clamp includes a base having gripping heads along its opposite sides connected to the base by flat elastic strips. One side of the base includes a rivet for securing the clamp to the support body. The gripping heads are movable toward the base upon application of the molding to the clamp and engage the molding to retain it on the clamp under the bias of the strips. The gripping heads and base have cooperating flanges which relieve bending stresses on the elastic strips in a direction normal to the clamp and support body when the molding is secured to the clamp and support body.

Abstract: The arrangement shown and described herein is used to seal a closure structure of a vehicle body. A weatherstrip including metal strip inserts is molded in the usual manner and is then crimped into its operational "U" shape around an extruded tubular rubber member located at the bottom of the U-shape, the tubular member substantially filling the space heretofore selectively filled with a bead of butyl mastic sealant. Once the thus formed weatherstrip is installed on a body closure flange or ledge, the edge of the flange or ledge flattens out the tubular member such that the latter effectively and uniformly seals off the inside of the flange or ledge from the outside thereof.

Abstract: A seal construction for a container door which has a first resiliently deformable part of predetermined generally channel sectioned shape for application to the edge portions of a container door to preclude the passage of moisture to the door edges, and a second part connected to the first part and having at least one resiliently deformable sealing arm for sealing engagement with a portion of the container around the door opening. In the preferred arrangement, the first and second parts are separate and a third part is provided to connect the two parts together, and in one arrangement the tips of the arms of the channel shaped part are of a softer material than the remainder of the seal. In a second construction, the tip of one of said arms is joined to the remainder of the arm by a softer portion and in this second construction the whole seal may be a one-piece extrusion.

Abstract: A non-aqueous sealant composition particularly adapted for use in the installation or sealing of fixed glass in vehicles. The composition has a thermoplastic rubber base, suitably modified by plasticizers, tackifyers and a cationic surfactant to provide a sealant system which displaces water from a wetted substrate to which it is applied, permitting it to be utilized under either wet or dry conditions.

Abstract: A seal construction including a metallic channel having a base, spaced side walls extending from the base in the same direction, and arms spaced from the base on the side walls and having ends directed toward, but spaced, from each other. A resilient strip is removably captured in the channel and extends therefrom for engagement with an element to be sealed. The channel base may be welded to a metallic element prior to insertion of the resilient strip to obviate the need for aligned openings for securing means such as screws, bolts, or the like and/or bonding agents of dubious reliability in varying environments.

Abstract: A channel-shaped guiding, sealing or finishing strip, such as for use in vehicle bodies for sealing door flanges or windows, comprises a channel-shaped metal carrier covered with plastics or rubber material. The metal carrier is made up of a series of side-by-side generally U-shaped elements which are interconnected by short connecting links. The connecting links are each kinked or corrguated so as to enable the sealing strip to be stretched or compressed slightly.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of making a trim strip comprising the extrusion of a vinyl material to form a body which is so shaped that it can be confined in a peripheral slot in a roll, thereby to permit substantial pressure to be applied on the extruded body and a decorative strip by a mating roll. The top portion of the extruded body has side extensions which are supported by the edges of the recessed roll; thus, substantial pressure can be applied on the entire top of the decorative surface strip and the body to produce an adhesive bond or a bond by heat sealing. After the body is cooled, it is advanced through a number of aligned milling cutters to machine aligned recesses in the sides of the body to produce a retention cutout. After being machined to depth, the trim strip is advanced through a pair of grinding wheels to accurately form and space the recesses. During the extruding operation, a coated wire may be embedded within the body in the conventional manner.

Abstract: A weatherstrip is used in a motor vehicle body structure including a roof rail defining an upper side of a window opening and a vehicle door having a window pane movable between raised and lowered position relative to the window opening. The weatherstrip comprises an elongated hollow resiliently deformable member extending along the roof rail. The resiliently deformable member includes an upper mounting portion secured to the roof rail, an inboard lip portion, an outboard lip portion, a bridge portion interconnecting the inboard and outboard lip portions and restraining means disposed within the hollow. The restraining means acts on the upper mounting portion and the bridge portion to prevent the window pane from moving in one direction substantially normal to the plane of the window opening. The restraining means may take the form of a bank formed integral with the upper mounting portion, but separate from the bridge portion.

Abstract: A weatherstrip constructed in accordance with the present invention is to be used in a motor vehicle body structure including a roof rail defining an upper side of a window opening and a vehicle door having a window pane movable between raised and lowered position relative to the window opening. The weatherstrip comprises an elongated hollow resiliently deformable member secured to the roof rail. The resiliently deformable member has a web portion and a bridge portion. The bridge portion is so constructed and arranged in a hollow of the resiliently deformable member that upon flexture of the web portion by the window pane in raised position, the bridge portion is compressed between the roof rail and the window pane to bias the web portion against the window pane, and upon movement of the window pane in raised position in a direction substantially normal to the plane of the window opening, the bridge portion is flexed to keep the web portion in contact with the window pane.

Abstract: A decorative molding for concealing the space between the edge of a window panel and an inwardly offset body panel flange structure having an inwardly extending wall and a wall extending parallel to the body panel. The decorative molding is comprised of a generally rectangular thin-wall tubular member of extruded plastic including laterally spaced inner and outer side walls and top and bottom walls. A pair of legs extend laterally from the inner side wall to form a channel adapted for engagement with the edge of the window panel. The outer side wall is generally planar for contact with the inwardly extending wall and has an end projection which spaces the bottom wall somewhat above the parallel extending wall.

Abstract: A bonding strip for mounting a window glass on a vehicle body panel flange is extruded from a resilient adhesive butyl rubber compound and includes a body portion which defines a recess for receiving the edge of the window glass and an underface which faces toward the body panel flange. The bonding strip also has a leg which is integral with the body portion and extends from one edge of the underface at an acute angle toward the other edge of the underface. A bead of highly viscous pumpable liquid butyl rubber is applied along the body panel flange. When the glass is installed against the body panel flange, the leg of the bonding strip is engaged against the bead of highly viscous liquid butyl and causes the bead of liquid butyl to flow to fill any spaces resulting from surface uneveness of the body panel flange.

Abstract: A carrier and clamp assembly for a vehicle window assembly having a window frame support structure within which a window panel is retained by the carrier and clamp assembly that includes a carrier having a retainer stud extending from one side thereof for insertion into an aperture in the support structure, the opposite side of the carrier being provided with a plurality of parallel serrations, the carrier being of a size to serve as a support surface for an edge of the window panel. A clamp is slidably received and guided on the carrier by a tongue and groove arrangement on these elements, the clamp being provided with parallel serrations positioned to interlock with the serrations on the carrier in such a manner so that the clamp can be moved across the carrier in one direction only, that is, in a direction toward the window panel to serve as a retainer for the window panel when positioned in abutment against the window panel.