Abstract: A retractable guard mechanism is provided for a vehicle door having a front hinge and a rear edge. The mechanism includes a bumper guard and a first group of elements, secured near to the rear edge of the door, for pivoting the bumper guard to an extended position beyond the rear edge of the door. A second group of elements is secured to the first group of pivoting elements in order to pivot the bumper guard upon impact around the first group. A cable is secured between the front hinge and the rear edge of the door and retracts the bumper guard from its extended position beyond the rear edge of the door. A spring arrangement is secured to the second group of pivoting elements and retracts the bumper guard from rotating around the second group of pivoting elements after the impact is alleviated.

Abstract: A non-metallic edge guard for fitting onto the trailing edge of a door comprises a clear transparent plastic body which has a base covering the end of the trailing edge and legs which are disposed against sides of the trailing edge. Adhesive acts between the interior of the plastic body and the edge for adhering the edge guard to the edge. The preferred adhesive is a double backed adhesive tape. The adhesive, however, is selectively applied so that one of the legs is completely adhesive free. The underlying surface of the edge can be seen through this one leg. When this one leg forms the outer leg of a door edge guard, it enables the painted door color to be presented along the trailing edge while the edge guard still provides protection for that trailing edge. In another embodiment of the invention, the other leg is covered by a decorative insert which presents a different visual effect from that which is presented by the adhesive-free leg.

Abstract: An end cap for a door edge guard comprises an end wall disposed in covering relation to a lengthwise end of the edge guard onto which the end cap is inserted. Inner and outer walls extend from the end wall for fitting onto the lengthwise end of the edge guard. The outer wall has a generally U-shaped cross section corresponding to that of the edge guard for covering the base and both legs of the edge guard, preferably extending to cover the distal ends of the legs and into abutment with the sides of the edge onto which the edge guard is fitted. The interior wall of the end cap covers the interior of the base but does not extend the full length of the legs so as to leave the distal portions of the legs which apply self-retension forces to opposite sides of the door edge unencumbered by the presence of the end cap. The edge guard has color insulation on its exterior side and the end cap is molded with a color to match that of the outside insulation on the edge guard.

Abstract: The combination of a motor vehicle having a door that is hinged to open outwardly from a closely-fitting door opening and a finger guard comprising a first flexible strip attached to the distal edge of the door and overlapped over the adjacent edge of the door opening. A second flexible strip may be attached to the overlapped edge of the door opening under the first strip. The invention includes the finger guard itself which is adapted to be combined with a motor vehicle as described above.

Abstract: A plastic door edge guard comprises a base which is of reduced thickness from two legs with adhesive lining the interior and covered by a release layer which is selectively stripped to expose the adhesive at the time of installation of the edge guard on an edge of a swinging closure of an automobile.

Abstract: A layer of material is joined to the exterior surface of a non-metallic edge guard body with the side edges of the layer of material slightly embedded into the body to resist delamination.

Abstract: A semi-circular dual window panel unit is supported by a correspondingly-shaped frame assembly including wood jamb members and removable wood sash members which extend completely around the window panel unit and confine an edge portion of the unit. A one-piece sheet of plastics material is vacuum-formed into a semi-circular cap member which is bonded to the frame. The cap member has an outwardly projecting mounting flange and an inwardly projecting protector flange which is spaced in front of the window panel unit by spacer strips. The protector flange has an inner peripheral lip bonded to the edge portion of the window panel unit by a resilient sealant material.

Abstract: A non-metallic door edge guard having notch structure at the center of the exterior surface of the base and a layer of material extending from the notch structure around the base and onto the exterior of one leg so that this leg presents an exterior appearance different from that of the other leg.

Abstract: A grommet strip for mounting along an exposed edge of a wall and including a spring tempered metal substrate strip comprising an elongated base portion and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart finger portions extending in a common direction from each longitudinal edge of the base portion and substantially normal thereto. The finger portions extending from one of the edges are longitudinally spaced from the finger portions extending from the other edge. Together, the base and finger portions form an elongated channel with an open end opposite to the base portion and adapted to receive the edge of the wall with an inner surface of the base portion engaging the exposed edges and inner surfaces of the finger portions engaging marginal sections of the wall directly adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A non-metallic edge guard for the trailing edge of the front door of an automobile in those models where the leading edge of the corresponding rear door, because of the manner in which the rear door is hinged, executes a small component of motion toward the trailing edge of the front door when the rear door is opened. The edge guard's base is thinner than its legs, and the base is thinner toward the inner leg than it is toward the outer leg.

Abstract: An insulated metal edge guard of generally U-shaped cross section is provided with beads at the distal ends of the legs. In order to achieve metal-to-metal contact in the formation of the beads insulating material on one surface of the flat metal strip from which the edge guard is formed is omitted along the margins of the strip and the margins are sufficiently wide to guarantee that there will be metal-to-metal contact when the beads are formed. This leaves exposed metal which is covered by applying a further insulating material. Various color combinations are possible and the exterior surface of the edge guard can present a color coordinated appearance while being fully insulated so that underlying metal is not exposed.

Abstract: A corner edge guard for the trailing edge of a swinging closure wherein the trailing edge is defined by surfaces which intersect at approximately 90.degree. to form a corner. The edge guard comprises legs which are also arranged at approximately a 90.degree. angle with the edge guard being disposed in covering a relationship to the corner. The edge guard is constructed and arranged such that concurrently with the fastening of the edge guard to the trailing edge, the distal end of the other leg forcefully bears against the other surface of the trailing edge. Preferably insulating means is disposed between the metal of the edge guard channel and the trailing edge. Various embodiments of corner edge guards are enclosed.

Abstract: A non-metallic decorative and protective edge guard comprises a non-metallic body having a curved base and legs extending from the base for fitting against sides of an object onto which the edge guard is installed. The body contains notch structure formed in its surface and a layer of non-metallic material having a size corresponding to that of the notch is fitted to the notch. The notch structure comprises an undercut, or one or more slots, or a combination thereof, and various embodiments of edge guards are herein disclosed.

Abstract: A process for making a painted insulated metal edge guard comprises extruding plastic insulating material onto a flat strip of metal as the strip is pulled through the extruder, painting the strip, coiling the painted insulated strip into coils, and uncoiling a coiled strip at the beginning of the roll-forming apparatus and feeding the insulated strip through the roll-forming apparatus to form an edge guard of a desired cross sectional shape wherein the plastic insulating material is so disposed as to insulate the metal of the edge guard from the edge of the object onto which it is installed and the paint provides at least a portion of the exterior appearance of the edge guard. The process improves the efficiency for manufacturing painted insulated metal edge guards and it permits various embodiments of new and unique edge guards to be efficiently created. The invention has special utility where a range of colored edge guards must be produced in varying quantities.

Abstract: A semi-circular dual window panel unit is supported by a correspondingly-shaped frame assembly including wood jamb members and removable wood sash members which extend completely around the window panel unit and confine an edge portion of the unit. A one-piece sheet of plastics material is vacuum-formed into a semi-circular cap member which is bonded to the frame. The cap member has an outwardly projecting mounting flange and an inwardly projecting protector flange which is spaced in front of the window panel unit by spacer strips. The protector flange has an inner peripheral lip bonded to the edge portion of the window panel unit by a resilient sealant material.

Abstract: A door glass assembly including guide shoes secured to end portions of a movable door glass. The guide shoes engage with door guide grooves formed along door frame members. The engaged portion of the guide shoe is located at a predetermined offset position so that the outer surface of the door frame members and the door glass are flush with each other to thereby reduce noise and air drag.

Abstract: An edge guard for the trailing edge of a swinging closure comprises a metal strip formed into a general U-shape so as to have inner and outer legs of single thickness extending from a semi-circular base. Non-metallic insulating material is applied to the metal strip so as to be disposed in covering relation to at least certain portions of the strip including a covering relation which prevents the metal of the channel from contacting the trailing edge. Each leg comprises a ridge formed in one or both of the non-metallic material and the metal channel with the ridge projecting laterally of the leg. Various embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An edge guard for the trailing edge of a swinging closure comprises a metal strip formed into a general U-shape so as to have inner and outer legs of single thickness extending from a semi-circular base. Non-metallic insulating material is applied to the metal strip so as to be disposed in covering relation to at least certain portions of the strip including a covering relation which prevents the metal of the channel from contacting the trailing edge. Some non-metallic material is applied to the metal strip at locations where the legs apply self-retention force to the trailing edge and has a higher durometer than at other locations where non-metallic material is applied to the metal channel. In the preferred embodiment the higher durometer material also covers the distal end edge surfaces of the legs.

Abstract: A corner edge guard for the trailing edge of a swinging closure wherein the trailing edge is defined by surface which intersect at approximately 90.degree. to form a corner. The edge guard comprises legs which are also arranged at approximately a 90.degree. angle with the edge guard being disposed in covering a relationship to the corner. Screws pass through spaced apart holes in one of the legs to urge that leg flat against one surface of the trailing edge. The edge guard is constructed and arranged such that concurrently with the fastening of the edge guard to the trailing edge, the distal end of the other leg forcefully bears against the other surface of the trailing edge. Preferably insulating means is disposed between the metal of the edge guard channel and the trailing edge. Various embodiments of corner edge guards are enclosed.

Abstract: An insulated metal edge guard particularly adapted for fitting onto the trailing edge of a swinging closure which closes against an adjacent panel. The edge guard comprises a U-shaped metal channel having beads at the distal ends of the legs of the channel wherein the beads comprise double reversal folds folded back against the legs. Insulating material is selectively applied to the metal strip by an extrusion, or co-extrusion, procedure prior to the strip being formed into the channel-shaped cross section. Various embodiments of edge guard are disclosed.

Abstract: An edge guard with an integral attaching flange is disclosed for use on the trailing edge of a swinging closure in an automotive vehicle, such as a door. The edge guard comprises a generally U-shaped portion fitting onto the trailing edge and an attaching flange extending from an inner leg of the U-shaped portion. A fastening means is provided for coaction between the flange portion of the edge guard and an inner panel of the door. A separate fastening device can be used for the attachment and is illustrated to include a light-reflective medium on the fastener's head which, at night when the door is open, will reflect the headlights of another vehicle approaching from the rear. Plural embodiments are disclosed including non-metallic embodiments and insulated metal embodiments.

Abstract: An edge guard and method whereby the edge guard is used to substantially fill the gap between the trailing edge of a door onto which the edge guard is installed and an adjacent portion of the vehicle body. In the case of a two-door model car and the rear door of a four-door model car the adjacent body structure is a pillar or post. In the case of the front door of a four-door model the adjacent body structure may be the front edge of the rear door. When the rear door swing is such that its front edge swings slightly forwardly when the door is opened, provision is made so that the front edge of the rear door does not hit the edge guard on the front door. The edge guard is characterized by inner and outer legs of substantially longer length than other edge guards whereby the edge guard may have a variable engagement with the door edge to permit adjustment for a range of different thicknesses of gap.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a co-extruded insulated edge guard in which insulating material is co-extruded onto metal. Various embodiments of edge guards are disclosed. The co-extruded insulating material interlocks with the metal of the edge guard.

Abstract: A process for making an insulated metal edge guard comprises extruding plastic insulating metal material onto a flat strip of metal as the strip is pulled through an extruder, coiling the insulated strip while still in the flat, uncoiling the coiled strip at the beginning of a roll-forming apparatus and feeding the insulated strip through the roll-forming apparatus to form the strip into a desired cross sectional shape for the edge guard. The process improves the efficiency of manufacturing insulated metal edge guards and it permits various embodiments, including new and unique ones, to be created efficiently. The invention has a special utility where a range of colored edge guards must be produced in varying quantities.

Abstract: A door of an automotive vehicle has a reveal an upper portion of which is extended toward a side edge of a roof of the vehicle. A molding made of an elastic material is fit on the upper extension of the reveal. The molding is constructed and arranged such that it protrudes toward the roof beyond the upper edge of the reveal and has an upper portion thereof located above the side edge of the roof.

Abstract: A magnetic door edge guard for the trailing edge of a swinging metal closure such as an automobile door comprises an elongate non-metallic body of generally U-shaped cross section which contains a plurality of permanently magnetized elements for attaching the edge guard magnetically to the trailing edge of the swinging metal closure. In one embodiment the permanently magnetized elements comprise wires extending lengthwise of the non-metallic body. In another embodiment the permanently magnetized elements comprise metal fragments distributed throughout the extent of the non-metallic body.

Abstract: An improved door having a door nose and a door mounting component which attach to the door panel in a manner which minimizes fastener exposure on the outer surface of the door and reduces cost of assembly.

Abstract: Improvements in edge guards for the trailing edges of swinging closures are disclosed. The improvements include modifications to the trailing edges of the swinging closure themselves to accept new and unique edge guards. One improvement relates to the inclusion of a recess in the trailing edge of a swinging closure and/or the edge of an adjacent body panel with the edge guards having a cooperative association with such recesses. The edge guards may be entirely of a non-metallic material or of insulated material.

Abstract: An insulated metal edge guard particularly adapted for fitting onto the trailing edge of a swinging closure which closes against an adjacent panel. The edge guard comprises a U-shaped metal channel having beads at the distal ends of the legs of the channel wherein the beads comprise double reversal folds folded back against the legs. Insulating material is selectively applied to the metal strip by an extrusion, or co-extrusion, procedure prior to the strip being formed into the channel-shaped cross section. Various embodiments of edge guard are disclosed.

Abstract: Various edge guards and their methods of manufacture are disclosed. The edge guards and methods relate to improved procedures for manufacturing of edge guards so as to provide various forms of product improvements. The methods and edge guards are directed to the objective of providing an edge guard which resists electro-chemical corrosive action when mounted on an edge. This can be done by an insulated metal edge guard or by an edge guard of entirely non-metallic construction.

Abstract: An edge guard trim for an automobile door edge or the like comprising a sheet metal strip roll formed into a generally U-shaped cross-sectional configuration so as to provide a bight portion and a pair of leg portions extending therefrom terminating in free ends. The free ends of the leg portions are rounded off at least along their inner corners. An extrudable thermoplastic insulating material is extruded in covering relation to the free ends of the leg portions in sufficient quantity to enable the metal strip to be installed on a door edge in scratch free fashion and in covering relation to the interior surfaces of the leg portions and bight portion in sufficient quantity to provide a desired insulation between the metal strip and the door edge during use. The exterior surfaces of the leg portions and the bight portion are smooth and free of insulating material so as to present an exposed metallic visual appearance.

Abstract: A plastic and metal edge guard as fabricated by extruding plastic onto metal. The extrusion may take place onto a flat metal strip with the plastic and metal subsequently being formed into a desired cross sectional shape for the edge guard. Several embodiments are disclosed. In one embodiment the plastic is provided with a tapered shape so that when the plastic and metal are formed into the U-shaped cross section the plastic taper narrows toward the distal end of the legs to produce a feathering of the plastic. The plastic may cover either the entire surface of one side of the strip or selectively leave one or both marginal edges uncovered on the same side of the strip which can be formed into beads.

Abstract: A window shield adapted for sliding windows in domestic buildings and providing weather protection, increased security, safety and noise reduction. The shield includes a sheet produced in plastics material to cover the window opening or a part thereof. The sheet includes edge strips along each transverse edge in the form of moulded portions of the plastics sheet bent in opposite directions to one another, out of the plane of the sheet. A central moulded rib is included in the sheet when extra rigidity is required. Further improvements in rigidity are provided by metal edges fixed along the edge strips. Two methods of attaching these shields are described: inserting lips of upper and lower attachments into grooves of extruded aluminium window frames, the lips being parallel to, and equally distant from, the sheet; and fastening pivoting feet to the window sill, the pivoting feature allowing attachment to sills of any slope, and fastening a rigid member to the window head.

Abstract: A method for making an edge guard wherein insulating inserts are fitted onto the beaded ends of the legs of a metal U-shaped edge guard channel with the inserts interlocking with the crevices provided by the beads in certain embodiments. In one embodiment the metal channel is pre-coated with insulation, by spray or roller coating for example, before the insulating inserts are applied. In another embodiment, a one-piece insert is provided which covers the entire exterior of the U-shaped channel, extends around the beads including interlocking portions interlocking with the beads and continues to extend around the beads on the inside of the legs of the channel so as to leave a gap at the base of the inside surface of the channel. The invention provides color-coordination with simplified inventory and manufacturing requirements.

Abstract: An insulated edge guard comprises for the insulating liner superimposed layers of polyvinylchloride and polyvinylfluoride with the former adhered to the body of the edge guard and the latter being on the exterior to present a desired color.

Abstract: An edge guard comprises a generally U-shaped cross section with insulated beads formed at the outer marginal edges of the legs which apply the retention force to the door edge. The invention provides a construction which is self-retaining on different types of surfaces. The metallic material of the edge guard is 5052 H-23 aluminum.

Abstract: An edge guard of generally U-shaped cross section for fitting onto an edge comprises an insert having a cross section corresponding to the general U-shaped cross section of the edge guard and non-metallic material encapsulating said insert. The insert is an extrusion, either metal or plastic, and the non-metallic encapsulating material is a plastic, preferably a co-extrusion co-extruded onto the insert. The insert has a sculptured, or fluted, form throughout. Various sculptured forms are disclosed. The non-metallic encapsulating material may be colored as desired to impart a desired color to the edge guard.

Abstract: An edge guard formed from a metallic strip to a generally U-shaped cross section wherein the base of the U has a generally semi-circular shape and beads at the distal ends of the legs are inwardly offset. An insulating liner may also be laminated to the metal strip before roll forming to the U-shape.

Abstract: An edge protector for a sheet of glass or the like comprising an integral, dual-durometer, co-extruded channel having rigid and soft portions. The rigid portion comprises a channel having an internally generally flat central portion and legs extending convergently from edges of the central portion and terminating in reversely curved, divergent edge portions providing confronting oppositely curved surfaces spaced from the central portion. The soft portion comprises deformable gripping pads formed integrally by co-extrusion on said confronting surfaces and providing confronting, deformable gripping surfaces for conformably gripping therebetween, with surface-to-surface contact, exterior parallel surfaces of a glass sheet or the like adjacent the edge of the sheet with the latter receivable in confronting relationship to the internally generally flat central portion of the protector.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing an insulated metallic edge guard, such as a door edge guard, comprises applying an insulating layer to one side of the metal strip which remains on the strip for protecting and insulating the edge guard from the object on which it is installed when in use, applying a protective layer to the opposite surface of the metal strip for the purpose of protecting the appearance of the strip during manufacturing, forming the laminated metal strip into a U-shaped cross section of desired configuration and then stripping the protective layer which is on the exterior of the U-shaped cross section from the door edge guard to expose the exterior of the metal to view.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle having a hatchback door of glass which is hinged at its upper portion to the vehicle body to be swingable upwardly and downwardly to open and close a door opening formed in the vehicle body, the hatchback door is equipped at its lower end portion with an elongate strip of flexible elastic material which extends along the entire of the lower portion in a manner to cover at least the extreme edge of the lower portion.

Abstract: An edge guard of the type comprising a metal strip formed into a generally U-shaped transverse cross section having inner and outer legs with beads at the distal ends of the legs via which the edge guard is self-retained on the edge of an object when installed thereon. The cross section has a generally semi-circular contoured base which joins with the two legs. One leg includes an inward offset so that its bead is disposed in inwardly offset relation to the corresponding end of the base. The other leg comprises a straight segment extending straight from the other end of the base to the corresponding bead. The base comprises segments having different radii of curvature. In the free condition of the edge guard, the inner faces of the beads, which bear against opposite sides of an edge when the edge guard is installed thereon, are disposed in non-parallel relation.

Abstract: A door jamb reinforcer is disclosed which comprises at least one, and preferably two or more, reinforcing rods which are positioned internally along the depth of a door jamb adjacent the area of the bolt receiver or striker plate. The rods are used in conjunction with a brace bar which is positioned adjacent the striker plate, and extends above and below it on the edge of the door jamb. With the use of the bar and reinforcing rods of this invention, a door jamb's shear and tensile strength is increased to prevent the jamb from being splintered and broken during a potential forced entry.

Abstract: An ornamental and protective door edge guard comprises a metal strip of generally U-shaped cross section having inner and outer legs via which the edge guard is self-retaining on the edge of a vehicle door. An insulating layer is applied to the strip to protectively insulate the interior of the strip from the door to which it is applied. Various embodiments of edge guards are disclosed with each having on at least one of the legs thereof, an insulated bead formed by reversing the extreme distal margin of the strip and insulating layer such that the insulating layer covers both that surface portion of the underlying metal bead which faces toward, and but for the insulating layer would be in contact with, the door edge as well as that surface portion which faces away from the door edge. Some embodiments have beads formed by double reversals of the strip and insulating layer.

Abstract: An edge guard formed from a metallic strip to a generally U-shaped cross section wherein the base of the U has a generally semi-circular shape and beads at the distal ends of the legs are inwardly offset. An insulating liner may also be laminated to the metal strip before roll forming to the U-shape.

Abstract: A universal edge guard comprises a generally U-shaped metal channel having inner and outer legs with the cross section of the channel being formed into a generally semi-circular base with beads at the ends of the inner and outer legs being inwardly offset. A pattern of notches is formed in the inner leg with the notches extending from the bead along the inner leg and into the semi-circular base terminating just slightly beyond the mid-point of the base. The pattern of notches has uniformly sized notches with the notches being equally spaced apart. The preferred pattern has the notches at about one-half inch spacing and the notches about three-sixteenths inch in width. The construction allows the edge guard to be contoured to the contour of an edge without the use of additional manufacturing procedures to conform the edge guard to the desired cross section. The edge guard may also be readily cut to length by severing at one of the notches.

Abstract: A liner for use with a door edge guard and the assembly of the liner with the door edge guard and the door itself. The liner is characterized by three beads, at least one of which is located within the metallic door edge guard when assembled on the door. The liner is made primarily of a plastic material, but may include one or more reinforcing wires within the beads for enhanced strength advantageous during installation of the liner and edge guard on a sheet metal door edge.

Abstract: A pliable edge protector for protecting an automobile door edge from dents and other damage is comprised of an extruded channelar member formed of soft polyvinyl chloride. A decorative strip is bonded to the exterior surface of the channel member, with the edges of the strip extending partly into the throat formed between the spaced-apart flange portions of the channelar member. A bead of hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive extends along the length of the interior surface of the bight portion of the channelar member and serves to adhere the edge protector to a door edge inserted into the throat and into contact with the interior surface of the bight portion.

Abstract: An ornamental and protective vehicle door edge guard comprises a metallic strip of generally U-shaped cross section which is self-retaining on the door edge. An insulating liner is disposed between the metallic edge guard and the door edge and comprises a thin sheet of plastic film arranged with the grain running generally lengthwise of the edge guard.

Abstract: In a molding composed of a molding body comprising a front surface, a bottom, a side portion and a hollow portion, and of an adhesive layer constituted at the bottom, the thin molding side portion extends along the front surface, and the bottom is provided with a projection which projects on one side or both sides of the bottom separate from the front surface and the molding side portion. When the front surface is pushed, the pushing force applied to the front surface produces the fulcrum of the bending moment at the molding side portion and the plane pressure from the fulcrum to the front surface in the direction towards the inside of the bottom, and at the same time the contact pressure applied to the point of action of force is distributed in the plane pressure distribution towards the front surface which attenuates from the peak value below the point of action of force to both sides gradually.