Abstract: A window weatherstrip that can be clipped onto a mounting structure of a motor vehicle door frame adjacent an opening containing a window glass such that the weatherstrip can be completely hidden from view thereby avoiding the need for any decorative type finish. More specifically, the window weatherstrip is clipped onto a mounting structure having a horizontally extending mounting flange integrally connected with a downwardly projecting vertical mounting flange such that the weatherstrip can be completely hidden from view underneath a door liner.

Abstract: A window weatherstrip that can be clipped onto a mounting structure of a motor vehicle door frame adjacent an opening containing a window glass such that the weatherstrip can be completely hidden from view thereby avoiding the need for any decorative type finish. More specifically, the window weatherstrip is clipped onto a mounting structure having a horizontally extending mounting flange integrally connected with a downwardly projecting vertical mounting flange such that the weatherstrip can be completely hidden from view underneath a door liner.

Abstract: A cargo space expanding device of a vehicle is disclosed to prevent any damage from being made by a loaded matter by getting the upper part of glass to be completely inserted into a mid-gate, the device comprising: a piece of glass fixed by holding unit onto a roof panel; and a mid-gate hinged by rotating unit mounted at a body panel with a hollow part filled with a cushioning member like sponge or urethane foam for getting the glass drawn inside, wherein the holding unit comprises pressing unit fixed at the glass and manipulating unit hinged with the pressing unit and coupled with a fixing edge of a grip member mounted at the roof panel to support the upper end of the glass.

Abstract: A door glass run in which first and second seal lips for holding the opposite surfaces of the circumferential edge of a door glass extend from interior and exterior side walls of a body portion having a substantially U-shape in section and attached to a door frame of a car door. The door glass run has such a structure that a sub-lip is formed at least on an intermediate portion of the interior side wall of a vertical portion of the door glass run for guiding the door glass moving up and down so that the sub-lip extends substantially in parallel with the first seal lip; a notch is formed near a base portion in the first seal lip so that the first seal lip is bent easily.

Abstract: A cutout is provided in an upper edge of a door inner panel at a rear end portion thereof, and a clip member is provided on a door window glass inner weatherstrip which is mounted along the upper edge and is brought into abutment against front and rear vertical portions of a glass run at front and rear terminal ends thereof at such a position that corresponds to the cutout when the rear terminal end of the door window glass inner weatherstrip is brought into abutment against the glass run. The clip member is then brought into engagement with the cutout to position the door window glass inner weatherstrip for mounting, whereby no gap is formed at a portion where the rear terminal end and the glass run attach to each other.

Abstract: A mechanically interlocking belt weatherstrip for a motor vehicle. The weatherstrip is formed by three separate components: a cover, a body and a sealing lip. The weatherstrip may be made from separate, all-extruded components, or may be a made from a combination of molded and extruded components. The weatherstrip is formed by snapping the body and the cover snap together to hold the sealing lip securely in place. Because the cover can be easily interchanged with a different cover, the cover can be made to include properties, such as color and gloss, desired by a particular motor vehicle manufacturer while the remaining components remain unchanged. Thus, the weatherstrip allows versatility of the selection of the separate components to meet the individual style and functional needs of a particular motor vehicle design.

Abstract: A cutout is provided in an upper edge of a door inner panel at a rear end portion thereof, and a clip member is provided on a door window glass inner weatherstrip which is mounted along the upper edge and is brought into abutment against front and rear vertical portions of a glass run at front and rear terminal ends thereof at such a position that corresponds to the cutout when the rear terminal end of the door window glass inner weatherstrip is brought into abutment against the glass run. The clip member is then brought into engagement with the cutout to position the door window glass inner weatherstrip for mounting, whereby no gap is formed at a portion where the rear terminal end and the glass run attach to each other.

Abstract: A mechanically interlocked belt type weatherstrip provides a seal between the upper portion of a door and the lower portion a window. The weatherstrip comprises three individual components: a cover, a body and a sealing lip. These components may be either extruded or molded depending particularly upon the configurations of their terminal portions. All of the components may be one of a wide variety of black flexible plastic or elastomeric materials. However, because each of the components is separate, they can be manufactured of different materials and of different colors to provide specifically desired properties. The weatherstrip is formed by snapping the body and the cover together which holds the sealing lip securely in place between the cover and the body. The weatherstrip thus allows versatility of the selection of the separate components to meet the individual style and functional needs of a particular motor vehicle design.

Abstract: A decorative molding assembly for a vehicle door frame having a window opening for a transitional window pane moveable between open and closed positions. The molding assembly includes a window door seal mounted to the door frame and having a channel for selective sealing engagement with the window pane. A molding strip has an arm mating with the window door seal and faces outward to provide an appealing appearance. A retaining member engages the arm of the molding strip and the window door seal to secure the molding strip and the window door seal within the window opening of the door frame such that the window pane is securely sealed within the window opening when the window pane is in the closed position.

Abstract: A mechanically interlocked belt type weatherstrip provides a seal between the upper portion of a door and the lower portion a window. The weatherstrip comprises three individual components: a cover, a body and a sealing lip. These components may be either extruded or molded depending particularly upon the configurations of their terminal portions. All of the components may be one of a wide variety of black flexible plastic or elastomeric materials. However, because each of the components is separate, they can be manufactured of different materials and of different colors to provide specifically desired properties. The weatherstrip is formed by snapping the body and the cover together which holds the sealing lip securely in place between the cover and the body. The weatherstrip thus allows versatility of the selection of the separate components to meet the individual style and functional needs of a particular motor vehicle design.

Abstract: A window glass (3) is moveable relative to a motor vehicle door. A sealing arrangement (4) comprises on each side of the window glass (3) a sealing groove (9, 10) which is provided with a cover strip (12) of a thermoplastic plastics material in its regions which come into sliding contact with the window glass (3). The cover strip (12) is provided at least on its side facing the window glass (3) with a grooving which reduces or prevents squeaking noises.

Abstract: A sealing, trimming and guiding strip for the window of a motor vehicle body defines a first or main opening (6) for a vertically slidable window glass and a second, subsidiary, opening (8) for a fixed window glass. The strip (5) is of partially moulded and partially extruded construction. Over the region (ABC) extending around part of the main window opening (6), only the face of the strip facing outwardly of the vehicle is moulded. The inside face of the seal over this region is formed by extruded portions which are either attached to the moulded part or are held in juxtaposition with the moulded part by means of a rigid mounting channel forming part of the window frame. The cross piece (9) and the whole of the strip extending around the remainder of the subsidiary window opening (8) are entirely of moulded construction, and integrally moulded with the moulded part of the strip extending around the main window opening (6).

Abstract: A mechanically interlocking belt weatherstrip for a motor vehicle. The weatherstrip is formed by three separate components: a cover, a body and a sealing lip. The weatherstrip may be made from separate, all-extruded components, or may be a made from a combination of molded and extruded components. The weatherstrip is formed by snapping the body and the cover snap together to hold the sealing lip securely in place. Because the cover can be easily interchanged with a different cover, the cover can be made to include properties, such as color and gloss, desired by a particular motor vehicle manufacturer while the remaining components remain unchanged. Thus, the weatherstrip allows versatility of the selection of the separate components to meet the individual style and functional needs of a particular motor vehicle design. An assembly jig and method which facilitates assembly of the cover, body and sealing lip are also disclosed.

Abstract: A window frame, as for a motor vehicle, with a window pane slidably movable therein along a predetermined path and a sealing arrangement for sealing against the window pane as it moves along the predetermined path is disclosed which comprises mounting means for mounting the sealing arrangement on the frame, sealing means forming part of thc sealing arrangement and comprising flexible material, a sealing lip made of harder material, whereby the flexible wall dampens vibrations of the lip.

Abstract: A weatherstrip for the side window of a motor vehicle comprises an elongated molding portion for attachment to the door of the vehicle, an elongated resilient sealing lip, secured to the molding portion, for engaging the glass portion of the door, and clips for securing the molding portion to the door. The clips and the molding portion are formed by injection molding as a unitary molded part, and the resilient lip, made of an elastomer, is formed onto the molding portion by injection molding.

Abstract: An interior window seal includes an interior window seal having a pair of substantially parallel trim panel fingers adapted to receive a trim panel therebetween and a pair of substantially parallel flange fingers adapted to receive an inner door panel flange therebetween, the flange fingers adapted to rotate between a flange non-contacting position and a flange contacting position, thereby allowing for longitudinal movement of the seal relative to the flange when in the non-contacting position and preventing movement of the seal relative to the flange when in the contacting position.

Abstract: A sealing and wiping arrangement is shown for mounting along the waist-line gap of a vehicle door through which gap a window glass is raised and lowered. The sealing and wiping arrangement is made of plastics or rubber material and grippingly engages a flange on the outside part of the vehicle door. A sealing lip is formed by part of the outside wall of a first flexible chamber. A wiper blade is mounted on the outside of the flexible wall of a second flexible chamber separate from the first chamber. When the glass is stationary, the first chamber is in an expanded state to ensure that the sealing lip is in firm sealing contact with the surface of the window glass. At the same time, the second chamber is in an expanded state and ensures that the wiper blade is clear of the window glass. When the window glass starts to move, the first chamber is partially evacuated so that the sealing lip is moved clear of the surface of the glass and does not impede glass movement.

Abstract: A stabilizer system for an automobile door glass or window component comprises a support platform and a slide mechanism slidable thereon. The slide mechanism has a contact member mounted thereon which is adapted to engage the door glass or window component and exert a predetermined amount of pressure thereon so as to render the same stable during operation of the motor vehicle. Detent latching members are provided upon the support platform and slide mechanism so as to permit predetermined adjustment of the slide mechanism with respect to the support platform, and the support platform and slide mechanism have guide rails, frames, and grooves which permit the slide mechanism to be adjustably moved only in the horizontal direction with respect to the support platform.

Abstract: A door glass weather strip is structured such that a terminal end portion thereof to be contacted with a door pillar is cut away so as to correspond to the door pillar and is finish end formed. A clip to be inserted into a rectangular engaging hole formed in a door panel is provided on the surface of a mounting portion of the door glass weather strip. That particular, on the surface of the cut-away terminal end portion E of the mounting portion that is opposed to the outside surface of the door panel. The clip is formed of flexible synthetic resin, and includes a first engaging piece portion formed in a hook shape and engageable with the lower edge of the engaging hole in the door panel, and a second engaging piece portion which projects upwardly from the upper end of the first engaging piece portion and also includes in the top portion thereof an engaging stepped portion to be engageable with the upper edge of the engaging hole.

Abstract: A sealing structure for sealing an inner side of a door glass in a door of an automobile includes a door trim having a downwardly extending trim flange facing toward the door glass; an inner door panel disposed adjacent the door trim with a clearance therebetween, the inner door panel having a downwardly extending panel flange facing the trim flange; an inner weather strip attached to the trim flange to form a seal between the door glass and the door trim; and an air sealing portion protruding from a lower edge of the inner weather strip. At least a part of the air sealing portion contacts the downwardly extending panel flange to shut-off or reduce air flow through the clearance.

Abstract: The present invention is constructed so that, in a structure for fitting a door molding which is provided for covering a gap between a door outer panel and a window glass, the door molding is fitted on an upper portion of the door outer panel by a thermosetting structural adhesive material. The door molding can be simply fitted on the door outer panel only by heating the thermosetting structural adhesive material. Moreover, after fitting, a firm fitting state can be maintained by the thermosetting structural adhesive material.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle extendable window glass stabilizer for laterally stabilizing a window glass with a body of an automotive vehicle is provided including a support generally extending from the automotive body laterally toward the window glass, a fabric mat mounted on a support extending toward the window glass, and a plastic button surrounded by the fabric mat. The button has a head providing a bottoming-out contact surface for the window glass when the glass more fully compresses the fabric mat.

Abstract: A structural door belt seal (56) for an automotive vehicle is provided which includes an elastomeric seal member (60) mounted on a belt edge portion (51) of the door (50) and a stiffening member (70) carried within the elastomeric seal member (56), and further including a reinforcing member (72) extending outwardly from the elastomeric seal member (56) with the stiffening member (70).

Abstract: An automotive vehicle door 10 having a window panel 22 movable to close and partially open a window opening 18 is stabilized against lateral movement when in a partially open position by a lower channel 28, mounted substantially below a beltline section 32 of the window opening 18, which has a narrowed width section 64 with sides 46 inwardly crimped along a longitudinal axis thereof for cooperating with a deformable glass run 66 mounted within the lower channel 28 to restrict inboard and outboard movement of the window panel 22. A sleeve 52 between the lower channel 28 and a middle channel 26 limits relative lateral movement therebetween, and a reinforced window seal 36 along the beltline section 32 of the door 10 provides further lateral support for the window panel 22 in the partially opened position.

Abstract: A belt-line weather sealing strip for sealing the opening between a vehicle window housing and a slidable window pane includes an elongate, relatively rigid, thermoplastic base having at least one integrally attached thermoplastic resilient fastening means which extends downwardly and has a longitudinal slot which is capable of engaging an aperture edge portion of the housing forming the belt-line portion of the window opening. The sealing strip also includes a relatively flexible, elastomeric sealing element joined to the thermoplastic base. The fastening means is inserted downwardly through a vehicle window housing aperture and then moved horizontally to effect a secure engagement of the sealing strip with the housing.

Abstract: A weatherstrip assembly for an automotive vehicle including a glass run channel formed to shape and provided with a rigid decorative covering. Additionally, a belt weatherstrip is provided which includes a linear portion and an integrally extending tail portion, wherein the tail portion includes a rounded periphery and a substantially flat inner wall which abuts the glass run channel upon attachment.

Abstract: An automotive beltline weatherstrip engaging an end flange of a vehicle for operative sealing between a glass window and a vehicle surface. The beltline weatherstrip having a core metallic layer and a dissimilar outer appearance metallic layer, separated by a film barrier layer, thereby preventing galvanic corrosion. A further aspect of the present invention relates to processes by which the weatherstrip with two dissimilar materials, separated by a barrier layer, can be manufactured.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide such a weather strip that a noise is prevented from being caused as a window pane is moved up and down in contact with the strip. The weather strip 9 according to the present invention includes a base portion 11, a seal lip 12, and a seal portion 14 having an internal opening 13. The pane contact part 20 of the seal portion 14 is made larger in thickness than the pane non-contact part 21 thereof. The pane contact part 20 is bent at the bent portion 20a thereof. The surface R of the bent portion 20a, with which the window pane 8 comes into contact, is a curved surface nearly unchanged in radius of curvature. The strip 9 has a first groove 22 inside a first bend point 18, and a second groove 23 inside a second bend point 19. The second groove 23 is larger in depth but smaller in width than the first groove 22.

Abstract: A weather sealing strip for sealing the opening between the periphery of a vehicle window opening and a slidable window pane includes an elongate, relatively rigid, thermoplastic backbone having at least one integrally attached thermoplastic fastening means which is adapted for insertion into an opening or slot of a sheet metal member forming the periphery of a window opening, and includes a relatively flexible, elastomeric, sealing element joined to the thermoplastic backbone. The sealing strip reduces the number of separate components and the number of steps needed to mount a sealing strip to a vehicle window opening.

Abstract: A seal assembly for a movable window pane which is raisable or lowerable in a vehicle window opening includes a one-piece, closed-loop construction which is formed from two molded sealing elements secured together to form a sealing member adapted to be secured along the periphery of a window opening and to provide continuous sealing engagement with the interior and exterior periphery of the movable window pane. The one-piece seal assembly replaces a plurality of individual sealing components which are conventionally used to provide the weather seal between a vehicle window opening and a movable window pane which slides up or down to open or close the window opening.

Abstract: A door glass weatherstrip is provided for mounting on an automobile door along a belt line thereof. The weatherstrip includes a mounting base having an insert embedded therein and a lip seal which is in pressure contact with the door glass at the distal end portion thereof. A root portion of the seal lip is provided at the lower end of the mounting base. The insert is formed at the lower end thereof with a lower end extension which extends into the root portion of the seal lip for receiving a biasing force of the door glass exerted upon the seal lip. The root portion is prevented from deforming due to biasing of the door glass. High sealing ability of the door glass weatherstrip can be maintained for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A retaining clip for securing a weather sealing strip to the perimeter of a window opening of an automotive vehicle includes a substantially planar vertical centered portion; an integral downwardly depending, substantially planar arm connected to one side of, and substantially parallel with the central portion; a pair of wings which extend upwardly and outwardly from the downwardly depending arms and being adapted to engage the narrow sides of, and secure the downwardly depending arm within, a narrow rectangular slot formed in a sheet material such as a sheet metal body panel; and an integral, substantially upwardly extending arm connected to the other side of the central portion. The clip is adapted to secure a weather sealing strip between the control portion of the clip and the upwardly extending arm.In accordance with a preferred aspect of the invention, a tab is provided on a shoulder portion of each wing to facilitate removal of the clip for servicing or replacement.

Abstract: A weatherstrip for attachment to the body of a vehicle having a flange edge, such as a door, is located at an interface between the flange edge and a movable window. The weatherstrip consists of a longitudinally extending molding formed by an injection molding process which has in cross-section a first and second leg joined together by a web to define a U-shaped and a first channel between the first and second legs. At least one retainer clip may be integrally formed with the molding to define a second channel which is smaller than the first channel for accepting the flange edge.

Abstract: A weather strip allowing the opening and closing operations of the window glass in a door of automobile to be performed is formed by a base portion made of a hard synthetic resin, a support portion made of a soft synthetic resin and a contacting band layer comprising two synthetic resins of different melting points, of which powder or particles of the synthetic resin of a high melting point are mixed with the synthetic resin of a low melting point. The contacting band layers are provided on the portions of the base portion and support portion where the window glass abuts. The contacting band layer is formed by extrusion simultaneously with the extrusion of the base portion and support portion, whereby a rough face is integrally formed on the surface of the contacting band layer.

Abstract: A sealing strip adjacent a slidable window glass in an automobile body, provides a sealing lip which is mounted on an air-tight hollow chamber having two relatively rigid sides stiffened by a metal carrier. The third side is a relatively flexible wall. Expansion of the chamber by air pressure pushes the flexible wall outwardly so that a leg pivots the lip out of engagement with the window glass. In this configuration, a further chamber can be expanded by air pressure so that a wiper is caused to move into contact with the face of the window glass. As the window glass is raised or lowered, this wiper removes moisture and prevents smearing. Partial evacuation of the chambers retracts the flexible wall, thus pulling the lip into sealing engagement with the window glass, and also causes the wiper to move out of contact with the glass. A water jet may also be provided to spray cleaning water onto the glass when in the closed position.

Abstract: A window enclosure strip is provided for a window mounted in a vehicle door. The strip includes a mount channel which cooperates with a mount member on the door. The strip also includes a glass run portion having an exterior glass contacting member and an interior glass contacting member which form a seal with the window pane when the window pane is in a closed position in the vehicle. Further, the seal strip includes a self-trim for the door interior and exterior. The mount channel is formed of a relatively stiff material so as to eliminate the need for an additional stiffening member. On the other hand, the interior and exterior glass sealing members are relatively soft for the purposes of sealing against water, air, and noise. A continuous cut-line seal is provided to bridge the gap between the door and the body and reduce wind noise and water intrusion.

Abstract: A waist belt for an automotive vehicle has a channel member secured to a vertically extending door skin. The channel member has vertically open slots. A belt weatherstrip has a core that is at least partially covered with an elastomeric material. This core has a plurality of legs which extend downwardly into the slots thereby maintaining the weatherstrip in a held relationship with respect to the waist belt.

Abstract: A belt weatherstrip for an automotive vehicle door having a flush mounted window assembly is disclosed. This belt weatherstrip has a body portion with attaching members for attaching the weatherstrip to the door assembly. A trim member extends from the body portion into a gap located between an outer door panel and the window assembly when the window assembly is in a closed position. The trim member provides the gap with a show surface that is substantially flush with the exterior surfaces on both the window assembly and the door panel. In addition, a curved member extends from the body portion and sealingly engages a surface on the window assembly when the window assembly is in a closed position. This curved member also engages the window assembly as it moves between open and closed positions, thereby wiping water and debris from the window assembly.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for a window pane in a vehicle body which can be raised and lowered is shown. The body panel on the outside of the door carries a seal. This seal has an integral hinge region and the inherent resilience of the material biases the seal into a position in which a lip seals against the window pane. When a motor is energised, push rods push upwardly on the end of a leg and hinge the lip away from the window pane, thus permitting it to be easily raised or lowered. This leg is reinforced with a metal strip to enable the force produced by the push rod to be transmitted to the lip. In another embodiment, the lip is hinged away from the window pane by inflation of an air-tube, thus permitting it to be easily raised or lowered. When this air-tube is fully collapsed, the lip moves closer into contact with the window pane, enabling the window pane to be wiped or cleaned as it is moved downwardly.

Abstract: A belt weatherstrip which is adapted for engagement over an end flange of a vehicle. The belt weatherstrip includes a one-piece core member which has a backing leg, an intermediate leg and a show surface leg which generally form a U-shaped member having a width which fits over the end flange of a vehicle. An elastomeric coating is extruded onto portions of the core member for providing at least one sealing lip extending from the core member. A plurality of perforations formed in the intermediate leg allow expansion in the width of the perforated leg such that the width of the weatherstrip may be varied along the length of the weatherstrip during forming of the weatherstrip. In accordance with the method steps of the present invention a weatherstrip core blank is first provided and thereafter a plurality of perforations are formed in the blank along a longitudinal portion of the blank.

Abstract: A profiled seal for a lowerable vehicle window pane. The seal includes a holding flank which is engaged by a fastening clamp. An upper sealing lip, which self biases to press outward against the window pane, and a lower sealing lip are attached to the holding flank. A cover lip is attached to the upper end of the upper sealing lip. The free end of the cover lip extends from the upper sealing lip to above the holding flank and passes into a groove which is formed between the top of the holding flank and a separate inner cover strip which extends above and is spaced above the holding flank. A pull band extends between the upper end of the upper sealing lip and the upper end of the holding flank and is developed integrally with the profiled seal. In its stretched condition, the pull band is directed at an acute angle to the cover lip. The pull band prevents the free end of the cover lip from slipping out of the groove when the window pane is lowered completely below the upper sealing lip.

Abstract: A slidable member holding device having a flock portion for contact with a member slidable relative thereto. The flock portion comprises a yarn including as its components at least two kinds of filaments having different thicknesses, and is improved in slipping property, abrasion resistance and durability.

Abstract: An automobile door glass cassette containing a frame and seal assembly and a glass regulator means which is pre-assembled and fitted into an automobile door as an integral member. In a first embodiment of the invention, the seal assembly is a peripheral elastomeric gasket secured to the outer periphery of the cassette frame structure and is readily fitted into an automotive door structure and assures a tight sealing fit. In a second embodiment of the invention, the seal assembly is a continuous peripheral elastomeric gasket secured to the outer periphery of the cassette frame structure and is readily fitted into an automotive door structure and assures a tight sealing fit. In a third embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly, a glass regulator means back mounting plate, and the exterior seals of the cassette are molded as an integral one-piece structure.

Abstract: A trim for a vehicle having a trim body and a weaterstrip which is in contact with an inner surface of a window glass in an outer side of an upper end of the trim body. A flange part projecting outwardly and extending along the upper end of the trim body is formed at the trim body. A plurality of boss parts are formed integrally with the trim body under the flange part with proper intervals between the boss parts along the upper end of the trim body. The weatherstrip is fixed to the boss parts by bolt members, wherein an inner surface of the weatherstrip contacts with outer ends of the flange part and the boss parts.

Abstract: A weather strip for a door belt-molding disposed for sliding contact with a window glass to prevent water leakage between the door belt-molding and the window glass, comprising a root portion of which at least one portion is made of a material having a high coefficient of elasticity and resistance to permanent strain. The preferred materials are ethylene propylene rubber or a thermoplastic elastomer resin.

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly has a pair of spaced guide channels carried below its belt line which slidably receives pin guides secured to the sides of the lower end portion of the window for guiding the movement of a window between its open and closed positions. The window is bent along a horizontal line so that its exterior surface will be substantially flush with an exterior surface of the door assembly when in its closed position. The door assembly also includes a door frame means which permits lateral movement of the window as it is moved between its open and closed positions and a seal means carried by the door frame which engages the window along its interior sides to bias the same outwardly toward an outer flange on the door frame.

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly has a framed door and a window which is movable between open and closed positions. The window is biased outwardly toward an outer flange on the framed door by a first seal and is guided via pin guides secured to its side lower end by guide channels which include outwardly curved upper guide track sections which are supported for limited movement relative to the stationary lower guide tracks. The upper curved guide track sections are movable by the pin guides as the window approaches its closed position so the window will be substantiallly flush on all four sides with the door frame and outer door panel and thus this flushness is achieved irrespective of the tolerance variatons in the height of the frame and window.

Abstract: A weather strip to be attached along a belt line of a door of a motor vehicle for wiping an outer surface of a door glass when the door glass is raised and lowered. The weather strip has a base portion to be attached along the belt line of a door outer panel, a lip extending from the base portion obliquely upwardly toward the door glass so that an end of the lip contacts the outer surface of the door glass, and a blade extending from the base portion under the lip in a direction of the outer surface of the door glass. An end of the blade contacts the outer surface of the door glass. When the door glass is raised and lowered, the blade turns upwardly and downwardly, thereby wiping the outer surface of the door glass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automobile door glass cassette containing a frame and seal assembly and a glass regulator means which is pre-assembled and fitted into an automobile door as an integral member. The seal assembly is a continuous peripheral elastomeric gasket secured to the outer periphery of the cassette frame structure and is readily fitted into an automotive door structure and assures a tight sealing fit.

Abstract: A gasket system has a gasket adapted to be secured about an opening. The gasket includes a mechanism for retaining and sealing a window or the like. The gasket is positioned about the opening such that when the window is positioned within the opening, the window substantially conceals the gasket and is flush at its perimeter with the opening.