Abstract: A transparency of a panel of the invention is secured to an recess in a vehicle by biasing the panel toward a hole in the recess defined by an end of a flange, and fixedly mounting the panel to the flange in less than 10 minutes. In one embodiment, the transparency is secured to the recess from a position within the vehicle. In another embodiment, the panel is replaced by providing access to the hole and moving the mounting devices toward the hole to engage the flange to fixedly secure the panel over the hole. When a prior art broken transparency is replaced, the broken transparency and the structural adhesive is removed, and a panel of the invention is mounted over the hole. When an unbroken panel of the invention is to be replaced, the inner trim from the recess is removed, and the mounting devices released from the flange.

Abstract: A transparency of a panel of the invention is secured to an recess in a vehicle by biasing the panel toward a hole in the recess defined by an end of a flange, and fixedly mounting the panel to the flange in less than 10 minutes. In one embodiment, the transparency is secured to the recess from a position within the vehicle. In another embodiment, the panel is replaced by providing access to the hole and moving the mounting devices toward the hole to engage the flange to fixedly secure the panel over the hole. When a prior art broken transparency is replaced, the broken transparency and the structural adhesive is removed, and a panel of the invention is mounted over the hole. When an unbroken panel of the invention is to be replaced, the inner trim from the recess is removed, and the mounting devices released from the flange.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a base having a first surface and a second opposite surface, the first surface having a supporting surface and an engaging member having an engaging surface. The engaging member can include an elongated flexible member with a headed end having the engaging surface. The mounting devices can be mounted on a surface of a substrate, e.g. an automotive transparency, to provide a panel, and the panels can be fixedly secured over an opening, e.g. an opening in the body of a vehicle, without the use of structural adhesive.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a base having a first major surface and a second opposite major surface; a supporting member having a supporting surface connected to the base, and spaced from and facing away from the base, and an engaging member having an engaging surface in facing relationship to the supporting surface. The engaging member is connected to the base and the supporting member such that moving the supporting member toward the base moves the engaging member toward the base. A biasing force, e.g. a spring or movement of the supporting member, biases the engaging surface toward the supporting surface. The mounting devices can be mounted on a surface of a substrate, e.g. an automotive transparency, to provide a panel, and the panels can be fixedly secured over an opening, e.g. an opening the body of a vehicle, without the use of structural adhesive.

Abstract: A transparency of a panel of the invention is secured to an recess in a vehicle by biasing the panel toward a hole in the recess defined by an end of a flange, and fixedly mounting the panel to the flange in less than 10 minutes. In one embodiment, the transparency is secured to the recess from a position within the vehicle. In another embodiment, the panel is replaced by providing access to the hole and moving the mounting devices toward the hole to engage the flange to fixedly secure the panel over the hole. When a prior art broken transparency is replaced, the broken transparency and the structural adhesive is removed, and a panel of the invention is mounted over the hole. When an unbroken panel of the invention is to be replaced, the inner trim from the recess is removed, and the mounting devices released from the flange.

Abstract: Snap-in mounting or glazing clips are mounted on a surface of a panel, and the panel moved toward an opening to move flexible engaging members or legs of the clips into their respective one of a plurality of holes in a flange defining the opening. As the snap-in clips move through their respective hole, the engaging members move toward one another to move from an unbiased condition toward a biased condition. When the panel is in position over the opening, the legs are in contact with the flange and are in one of the following conditions: (1) a biased condition between a fully biased condition and a fully unbiased condition and (2) the fully unbiased condition to secure the panel over the opening.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a base; a supporting surface mounted in a fixed spaced relationship to the base; and an engaging member having an engaging surface. The supporting surface is a surface of a supporting member, a portion of the second surface of the base, or combinations thereof. The engaging member is connected to the base, the supporting member or combination of the base and supporting member. The engaging member is moveable under a biasing force toward the supporting surface into an engaging position. The mounting devices can be mounted on a surface of a substrate, e.g. an automotive transparency to provide a panel, and the panels can be fixedly secured over an opening, e.g. an opening the body of a vehicle, without the use of structural adhesive.