Abstract: The process of this invention uses a single primer and a fast curing two component adhesive sealant to adhere automotive glass surfaces to coated metal surfaces.

Abstract: Molded window assembly includes a window frame having a generally flat bottom wall to which a transom stiffener is attached, and a sill extending downwardly from the front edge of the bottom wall in front of the stiffener. End blocks are telescopically received in opposite ends of the stiffener to take up any clearance space between the ends of the stiffener and the adjacent sides of spaced apart wall studs in an opening in an exterior wall in which the window assembly is mounted above a window or patio door unit therebelow. Universal nailing plates at the outer ends of the end blocks facilitate attachment of the ends of the stiffener to the sides of the wall studs for transferring the weight of the window assembly to the wall studs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle window structure. The vehicle window structure includes a window glass, a body member, a window molding, a retainer for the window molding and a seal member between the window glass and body member. The window molding is in contact with the window glass and the body member. The window molding is fixed on the retainer which supports the seal member. Accordingly, the window molding, retainer and seal member are united to form a sealing assembly which is secured to the window glass before the window glass is fixed on the vehicle body. Further, the retainer has an engagement portion which can engage with the body member. Thus, the window glass and its sealing assembly can be attached to the body member in a simple one-step operation.

Abstract: A motor vehicle glazing assembly is provided in which a sheet of thermoplastic glazing material is ultrasonically welded to a gasket which is coextruded from a material capable of being ultrasonically welded to the glazing and a material suitable for mating with a motor vehicle window frame. A method of manufacturing the assembly is also provided, as is a pop-out safety feature for thermoplastic glazing.

Abstract: A glass pane adhesively fastened in the frame of an automobile body by means of an elastomeric polymerized adhesive, which is provided on its surface within the adhesive area with a conductor strip provided with electrical connections that on its side facing the adhesive carries a separating layer of a thermally meltable or fusible material such as soft solder or thermoplastic. For purposes of disassembly of the pane, a current is caused to flow through the conductor strip so that the conductor strip heats up, the separating layer melts and the pane can be disassembled without difficulties.

Abstract: A window stay for the support of a window glass for use in vehicles, with a window frame and a glass retainer firmly secured to the window frame with the peripheral edge portion of the window glass sandwiched fluid-tight between the window frame and the glass retainer. An elastic cushioning strip encircles the peripheral edge portion of the window glass and is held in position between the window frame and the glass retainer during assembly of the peripheral edge portion of the window glass in the sandwich. To avoid relative displacement of the glass retainer, a rim projection is integrally formed with the window frame, thereby permitting the glass retainer to resist the reactive force exerted by the compressed elastic cushioning strip.

Abstract: A windshield mounting arrangement comprises foamed PVC material or the like integral with softer PVC material defining a channel. The channel has inner lips which mount the arrangement on a mounting flange. The soft material defines a ledge-shaped surface for receiving the windshield glass. The glass is secured in position by adhesive in a channel adjacent the ledge and also by a stiff fixing member which locks into a slot below the ledge.

Abstract: A sealing and trimming strip arrangement in two parts which are locked together by means of a key carried by one part which fits into a channel defined in the other part. The latter part is secured to a flanged joint running around a vehicle door opening by means of double-sided adhesive strip and carries a soft seal. The first part is adapted to trap and hold the head or other lining material on the inside of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A frame construction and profile parts for forming same is comprised of a pair of interfitting rigid sections which are mutually connectable to define a U-shaped configuration for supporting a panel. One of the profile parts includes an inwardly facing chamber for receiving corners connecting adjacent frame legs, the chamber opening toward the panel so that the mounted panel covers the fasteners securing the corners. The profile part includes an outwardly facing and outwardly opening chamber for receiving mounting hardware.

Abstract: A low pressure venting panel acts to safely vent a pressure vessel, such as a bag house, from overpressure conditions. The venting panel is particularly responsive and predictable at low pressures. The panel includes a thin rupture body with a central group of apertures and slit lines emanating from the apertures. A thin sealing membrane is bonded to one surface of the rupture body at least in the area of the slits. The characteristics of the sealing membrane enable the membrane to resist expansion in the area of the slits when pressure is applied to the rupture body, thereby resisting rupture of the membrane up to the design rupture limit of the venting panel. Various aperture patterns in the center of the rupture body are provided to facilitate predictable opening. The slits are divided into segments connected by bridges to help prevent the slits from separating and the sealing membrane from creeping through the slits prior to rupture.

Abstract: A clip device for fixing a window glass in a motor vehicle comprises a body side clip secured to the vehicle body at a position adjacent an outer peripheral edge of the window glass, a screw threadably coupled to the body side clip, a clip body fixed to the body side clip by means of the screw and having a forward end portion extending away from the screw for pressing the outer peripheral edge of the window glass, and a retainer tightened and fixed together with the clip body to the body side clip by means of the screw from the outside of the clip body. The forward end portion of the clip body is formed into a thin wall projection, and the forward end portion of said retainer is brought into contact with the outer surface of the forward end portion of the clip body and extends away from the screw and toward the center of the window glass farther than the forward end portion of the body. The window glass is pressed toward the vehicle body by means of the forward end portion of the retainer.

Abstract: An auto glass pane (1), intended to be installed directly into an auto is disclosed. The auto glass pane (1) has along its periphery a series of mounting strips (4) made of flexible metal. The mounting strips (4) are arranged at a defined distance from the glass pane edge. The mounting strips (4) are connected, preferably cemented, to the interior side of the glass pane (1) opposite the mounting flange of the auto body's window frame.After the glass pane is positioned within the window frame, the mounting strips (4) are bent by hand around the mounting flange. The mounting strips (4) serve to lock the glass pane into the desired position until the adhesive substance which is used to affix the auto glass pane (1) to the auto body's window frame completely hardens.

Abstract: A glazing system comprising a glass pane and a wooden frame, and a beading strip comprised of two co-extruded hardness grades of a rubber or plastic material, the harder material forming a main body portion of the beading strip and the softer grade forming a weather seal.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing glass panels in fire barriers comprises an elongated glazing strip made of layers of sheet material adhered together. The sheet material is formed from a slurry mixture of wood fibers and a fire retardant chemical by the use of heat and pressure. The panels are also preferably secured by metal clips having a flat base of thin sheet material and upstanding, elongated projections from the base that are parallel to each other and spaced apart by a distance corresponding to the width of the glass panel to be secured. This arrangement makes it possible to locate glass panels in fire barriers without substantial reduction in the ability of the barrier to contain a fire.

Abstract: An improved glazing system wherein glass panels are secured to a frame member in an edge-to-edge sealed relationship. A first glass panel is bonded to a frame member such as a vertical mullion using a sealant which adheres to the edge of the first glass panel and to the face of the first glass panel adjacent the edge. A portion of the frame is removed to expose a section of the bonded sealant and thereafter a second glass panel is positioned on the sealant such that the two glass panels are in an edge-to-edge, sealed relationship. The edge to edge abutting relationship of the panels may be accomplished without the need for caulking or exterior access to the glass panels.

Abstract: Fireplace apparatus includes panel which is removably inserted in the opening of a sliding door. The panel carries fireplace decor on its interior surface and includes an openable glass or screen windowed fireplace door. A firebox having a front opening is secured to the panel behind the fireplace door so that a fire in the firebox can be viewed through the fireplace door. The firebox preferably has a door to close its front opening and a door to permit access into the top of the firebox so that the firebox can be equipped for and used for grilling away from the panel.

Abstract: A process for mounting a piece of glass in a bay, particularly the windshield of a motor vehicle, is disclosed which comprises forming a first bead of hardenable adhesive material on the edge of the glass to be inserted in the bay, and thereafter superpositioning said bead on a second bead of adhesive material compatible with said first bead and pressing the glass piece into the bay, while the second bead hardens. The second bead may be formed either on the first bead of adhesive material, or in the bay itself, immediately prior to insertion of the glass piece.Preferrably, the first formed bead has a section exhibiting a tongue or protrusion extending away from the periphery of the glass towards the bay, which serves to contain the lateral expansion of the second bead of adhesive material upon pressing, and hides the second bead of material from view upon insertion.

Abstract: A lite insert system for installation in a panel is disclosed. The system includes an external frame and an internal collar provided with a telescopic double tongue and groove engagement for adjusting the thickness of the insert to conform to the thickness of a particular panel. A plurality of spring clips mounted internally of the panel engage the external frame and secures it to the panel. The collar is secured by adhesive to the external frame.

Abstract: A fixed window assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed which includes an elastic weatherstrip for installing a window pane into a window frame defining a window opening. The weatherstrip has a lip sealingly contacting the outer vehicle body surface adjacent to the window frame. The sealing effect of the sealing lip is enhanced by an elastic sealing band which surrounds the circumference of the sealing lip and has an adhesive tape for adhering the sealing band to the outer vehicle body surface.

Abstract: A ceiling construction for buildings has a plurality of flanged main beams disposed in a predetermined spaced relationship to each other and bridging between wall mouldings opposed and spaced from each other; a plurality of flanged cross beams connected to the main beams in a predetermined spaced relationship to each other at right angles to the main beams so as to form a ceiling framework; a ceiling wall mounted on the ceiling framework so as to form an access opening in a predetermined position; a pair of auxiliary beams; an access door; and a plurality of hanger devices for the access door. The pair of auxiliary beams each is bridged in a predetermined relationship across the webs of the opposed main beams of the main beams adjacent to and spaced from each other or webs of the opposed cross beams of the cross beams adjacent to and spaced from each other in the access opening.

Abstract: A window assembly includes an integrally molded sash, sill, frame and exterior trim unit and wooden interior trim parts fastened to the interior side thereof. An insert such as glazing material is held in place by a wooden interior sash which presses the insert against a peripheral surface of the molded unit. The interior sash is secured in place by screws driven into bosses surrounding the insert. An integral nailing flange extends outward from the molded unit and forms a rigid flashing which is intended to fit against the sheathing of an exterior wall and subsequently covered by the exterior siding. The nailing flange serves to locate the window assembly in the wall, and has holes therein through which nails may be driven to hold the window assembly in place.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for mounting a windscreen or windshield glass is made of plastics or rubber material with an embedded metal carrier for mounting the arrangement on a flanged joint running around the window opening. The flexible material defines a ledge-shaped surface having a recess for receiving mastic. The mounting arrangement is delivered to the vehicle manufacturer with the mastic in position and covered by a thin flap. To facilitate entry of the window glass onto the ledge-shaped surface, a lip adjacent the ledge may be bent downwards into a slot. At the same time, the flap is pulled outwardly from under the distal edge of the window glass. Thereafter, the flap lies along the external peripheral edge of the window glass and the latter is secured in position by the mastic. A stiffening member is then placed in the slot.

Abstract: A panel fastener system is provided for securing a panel sheet to a frame across an opening, e.g. window opening. The system comprises a frame member mounted along the length of the frame and having a first magnetic element non-adhesively mounted to the frame member. A panel sheet is provided of suitable size to cover the opening. A panel retaining member extends along is mounted to the edges of the panel. The retaining member has an outer and an inner leg connected to each other at one end, the edges of the panel being retained and mounted therebetween. A second magnetic element is non-adhesively mounted to the inner leg. The first and second elements are magnetically attachable to each other. The inner leg and second magnetic element mounted thereto are both shaped and mounted to each other to form a rigidized elongated hollow structural member therebetween along the length of the edges of the panel.

Abstract: A gasket for joining separate panels in an edge-to-edge relation with a level surface between the panels. This device may be used for mounting a fixed glass panel such as a windshield in an opening provided in a sheet metal panel. The device comprises a U-shaped channel member for securing to the glass panel, and a contiguous sealing member which is attached to the channel member and mounts the glass in a vehicle bay. The gasket forms a contour, level with the outside surface of the sheet of glass and the car body, thereby minimizing undesirable aerodynamic effects. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the laminated glass panel has an inner ply that extends beyond the periphery of the outer ply to form a stepped edge. The sides of the channel are shaped so that the outer side forms the same contour as the outside surface of the sheet of glass while the outer surface of the other side complements the surface of a flange in the vehicle bay in which it is mounted.

Abstract: A ship/offshore window for permanent mounting in the external steel bulkhead of a wall, for example by welding, comprising a window frame, preferably of steel, for pressure-proof and airtight retention of a plurality of glass members having different desired properties for rendering the window unit pressure/explosion-proof, for example, fireproof, soundproof and light/heat reflective, in various degrees and both separately and in various combinations. The desired glass members are assembled in a hermetically sealed package of glass members wherein the marginal edges of the pressure-proof glass members project beyond the marginal edges of the other glass members.

Abstract: A spirit level which includes a frame having a hole therein. At least one liquid-containing leveling vial is located in the hole and is preferably mounted in a vial holder having a central opening therethrough. The vial and, where used, the vial holder are fixed to the frame. Extending substantially across the hole is a transparent sight plate held in place by a resilient annular gasket. The gasket includes an angular, annular lip which is sealingly deflected against the sight plate, and a similar lip is sealingly deflected against the portion of the frame forming the hole. The gasket preferably includes a radially outward flange which maintains the gasket in contact with the transparent plate, and which extends into a radial groove around the frame opening.

Abstract: In the particular embodiment described in the specification, a window pane mounting for a vehicle includes a flange on the vehicle forming a window opening, a cement bead extending between the flange and a window supported in the opening, and a resilient molding mounted on the flange and having a support structure including wire loops embedded in the resilient member joined to wire loops projecting through the cement bead, and a continuous wire joining the portions of the loops projecting through the cement bead so that the cement bead will be severed when the molding is removed from the flange.

Abstract: The method of applying a glass flushly to a flanged window aperture comprises the steps of attaching resilient fixing clips (10), which have means (11) for attachment to the glass (4) and catch means (16) for locating positively on the window aperture flange, at spaced intervals around the periphery of the glass, applying a bead or beads of sealant (8) at least on the outwardly facing surface of the window aperture flange (1), locating the glass with the fixing clips attached in the window aperture and pressing down on to the sealant bead(s), and further pressing the glass home towards the flange until the fixing clips act under the applied pressure and against their resilience so as to deform intermediate sections B thereof sufficiently to permit their catch means to pass through the flange aperture, release of said further pressure permitting the fixing clips, due to their resilience, to restore into their original form and cause the catch means to locate behind said flange and thus positively hold the glas

Abstract: A double-glazed window for insertion in openings in walls or doors of a sandwich-type construction. The glazing comprises two identical transparent elements with an integral pane portion and an edge portion having sealing ribs. Internal covering means comprising two rib sections that overlap each other to provide an inner seal. The height of the rib sections are less than the thickness of the sandwich material, and the rib sections may also interengage each other.

Abstract: In a window pane mounting arrangement, there is proposed an improved window moulding which can be assuredly and neatly fitted to a clearance defined between the edge of the window pane and the peripheral flange of the window opening. The window moulding comprises an elongate band portion adapted to cover the clearance, and first and second leg portions depending and diverging from the inboard surface of the band portion and disposed in the clearance. The first and second leg portions are resiliently deformable toward each other, the first leg portion having a first engaging portion which is lockably engaged with the inboard edge of the window pane while the second leg portion having separated second and third engaging portions which are resiliently engaged with the flange.

Abstract: Two or more fixed doorway panels are permanently interconnected through bracket components carried by opposing vertical edges of the fixed panels which simulate door hinges. A horizontally swinging hinged door is mounted on the endmost fixed panel through hinges which further rigidify the doorway structure.

Abstract: A gasket for use with window panes, such as windshields, fixedly mounted into a window opening of an automotive vehicle. The gasket is affixed to the margin of the window pane, and a base portion of the gasket is removably inserted into the gap formed between the edge of the pane and the surrounding wall portion of the window opening.

Abstract: A combination of a window glass with a trim strip intended to conceal the juncture between the window glass and the panels which define a body opening in a vehicle is disclosed in which the trim strip is formed with an inwardly projecting portion which is adhesively secured to the upper surface of the window glass adjacent its edge, an outwardly projecting portion which is intended to overlie the vehicle body panels adjacent the body opening therein, and a centrally located downwardly projecting positioning leg which bears against the edge of the window glass to correctly position the trim strip with respect to the glass. In preferred practice a rubber dam is adhered to the undersurface of the window glass adjacent its edge and the outer face of the positioning leg is formed with one or more protuberances which interlock with a sealant which is carried by the flanged body panels of the vehicle.

Abstract: A low pressure venting panel acts to safely vent a pressure vessel, such as a bag house, from overpressure conditions. The venting panel is particularly responsive and predictable at low pressures. The panel includes a thin rupture body with a central group of apertures and slit lines emanating from the apertures. A thin sealing membrane is bonded to one surface of the rupture body at least in the area of the slits. The characteristics of the sealing membrane enable the membrane to resist expansion in the area of the slits when pressure is applied to the rupture body, thereby resisting rupture of the membrane up to the design rupture limit of the venting panel.

Abstract: A vehicle body comprises a windshield weatherstrip mounted to a front hinge pillar and extending along and engaged with the lateral end of a windshield glass. A door frame adjacent the front hinge pillar has an outer surface adapted to match the outer surface of the windshield glass and is engageable at the inner surface of the forward end thereof with the windshield weatherstrip. The windshield weatherstrip has an outer surface smoothly extending between the windshield glass and the door frame.

Abstract: A vehicle roof provided with an opening closable by a cover and a frame of substantially U-shaped cross section extending along the edge of the roof opening. One side of the substantially U-shaped frame is higher than the other side thereof, and the higher side extends outside of the vehicle in the form of a flange for covering the edge of the vehicle roof defining the opening. A clamping arrangement for pressing the flange against the outer surface of the roof is provided, near the higher side, inside of the vehicle. To facilitate the installation of such a vehicle cover, especially in the case of a used vehicle, the clamping arrangement comprises a plurality of retaining plates which are pressed against the vehicle roof by screws. When the screws have been loosened, the retaining plates can be pivoted so that the frame can be introduced from outside of the vehicle into the roof opening without removing the retaining plates and screws.

Abstract: A spacer with an h-shaped cross section and having a void in the lower part thereof is provided on the vertical wall of a frame-like depression formed in an automobile body for the mounting of a pane of glass. The spacer has a number of appropriately spaced slits communicating with the void provided therein. The insertion member of a clip consisting of an insertion member and an operating member is inserted through the slit and the clip is thereafter slid in a predetermined direction to attach the clip to the spacer. Finally, the edge of a molding is engaged with the operating member to fix the molding to the automobile body.

Abstract: An improved modular window assembly includes a window glass and peripheral frame having a plurality of threaded attached studs spaced therealong extending through matching grommet lined holes spaced inwardly from the peripheral edge of the glass. The frictional engagement of the threaded studs with the grommets serves to retain the glass and frame together as a separately handled unit with no necessity of an injection molded gasket. The window unit may be attached to the pinchweld of a vehicle window opening by dropping the studs through matching holes and threading fasteners to the studs to draw down the window frame. This serves to compress the grommets further to seal the holes through the window glass. A bead of sealant or adhesive may be used in conjunction with the window assembly if desired, and the inwardly spacing of the studs creates an unobstructed space therefor.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for mounting a windshield glass is made of plastics or rubber material with an embedded metal carrier for mounting the arrangement on a flanged joint running around the window opening. The flexible material defines a slit for receiving part of a metal frame which runs around the periphery of the window glass and may be adhesively secured to it before assembly. To facilitate insertion of the window glass, the flexible material may be bent outwardly, and is then allowed to resile and locked in the resiled position by inserting a stiffening member into a slot. The arrangement provides substantially flush-mounting of the window glass, and no part of the flexible material or of the stiffening member extends further outwards of the window opening than the metal frame to any significant extent.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a sectional molding of an elastic material, used for spanning the gap between a pane of glass and the adjacent panel in a window opening of a motor vehicle, or the like. The sectional molding has a generally "I" shaped cross-section, including an ascending web in the gap, a transverse web spanning the space between the pane and the panel and mounting flanges away from the transverse web and extending out from the sides of the ascending web. The mounting flanges are more pliable than the webs and are folded back toward the transverse web upon installation of the sectional molding in the gap. Stiffeners are provided in the ascending and transverse web. Projections on the leading surfaces of the mounting flanges help to secure the same in the gap. A bead at the inserted end of the ascending web anchors the same in sealant in the gap.

Abstract: A composite structure window belt has a roll of the lined reinforced plastic window frames set between honeycomb core and covered top and bottom with a reinforced plastic cover. The window frames have built-in reinforcements to accept fasteners for securing windows within the diamond-shaped openings.

Abstract: A window seal apparatus capable of transmitting infrared radiation for use under high temperature ultra-high vacuum conditions. The apparatus includes a window clamped between an annular rim of a clamp flange and an annular rim of a sealing flange. The rim of the sealing flange includes an annular sealing knob machined therein having an annular indentation in its upper surface. An annular lead gasket is located between the sealing knob and one side of the window. An annular lead gasket having roughened surfaces is positioned adjacent to the other side of the window and a TEFLON gasket is positioned adjacent to the annular rim of the clamp flange. A constant force means is provided for pushing the clamp flange toward the window and the sealing flange thereby producing a seal therebetween. The window is preferably formed from alkali halide material.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved one-piece window trim and adhesive dam structure that is provided with sealing means for effectively sealing the window when the latter is installed in vehicles without the necessity of having separate sealing elements secured to the window itself prior to its installation. The present invention also relates to an improved process for installing such windows.

Abstract: A vehicle body molding assembly which includes an elongated body member of angular cross-section having integral outwardly extending attachment portions which interengage with reversely bent edge portions and a body molding to retain the molding to the body member.

Abstract: A window structure of a vehicle body comprises a wall portion forming part of the vehicle body and defining an opening therein; a window panel closing the opening and having at least one edge portion extending along and spaced apart inwardly from the wall portion for forming a gap between the wall portion and the edge portion; a resilient molding having a decorative trim portion bridging the window panel and the vehicle body for covering the gap, a stem portion integral with the decorative trim portion and extending in the gap, and a plurality of retrorse fins extending outwardly from both sides of the stem portion and angled toward the decorative trim portion for engagement with the edge portion of the window panel and the wall portion of the vehicle body; and retaining means for retaining the retrorse fins in engagement with the edge portion of the window panel and the wall portion of the vehicle body.

Abstract: An enclosure for an apartment house balcony wherein the balcony has a floor, roof and at least one open side, a wall member structured to be secured across said open side to close said open side, a window opening in said wall member, a transparent panel in said window opening so positioned as to permit light to enter directly into the balcony through the window opening and a reflector panel so positioned as to reflect light not normally entering the window opening into the area of the balcony shaded by the roof.

Abstract: A windowpane assembly comprising a molding clip which is stuck onto the riser portion of the fillister formed on a vehicle body for fixing a window molding onto the windowpane. The molding clip comprises a holding portion holding the window molding, a pair of elastic wings, and a pair of latch claws. Before the window molding is inserted between the windowpane and the riser portion of the fillister, the elastic wings are engaged with the corresponding latch claws and, then, the molding clip is stuck onto the riser portion. When the window molding is inserted between the windowpane and the riser portion of the fillister, the elastic wings are automatically disengaged from the latch claws and come into engagement with the circumferential end face of the windowpane.

Abstract: A window structure of a vehicle body, comprises an inwardly offset flange structure defining a window opening therein, the inwardly offset flange structure including inwardly bent walls which have substantially straight wall portions and curved corner wall portions each merging into adjacent two of the straight wall portions; a window panel secured to the flange structure for closing the window opening, the window panel having an edge wall which includes a plurality of substantially straight edge wall portions respectively spaced apart from the straight wall portions and a plurality of curved corner edge wall portions each merging into adjacent two of the straight edge wall portions and respectively spaced apart from the curved corner wall portions, each of the straight edge wall portions and each of the straight wall portions forming a straight gap therebetween, and each of the curved corner edge wall portions and each of the curved corner wall portions forming therebetween a curved corner gap which merges i

Abstract: A resilient sealing frame having two continuous slots, one for accommodating the periphery of a vehicle window and the other for accommodating a web projecting from the vehicle body into the vehicle opening which accommodates the window. One wall of each slot has a continuous groove, and a pair of closely spaced-apart holes extend from each groove to the exterior surface of the sealing frame. Each groove is flanked by prominent sealing lips which seal against a surface of its respective window or web. The short length of each groove between the pair of holes is plugged, such as with a resilient cord. Fluid cement is injected into one of the holes of each pair; the cement flows through the long length of each groove and when it reaches the other hole of the pair, further injection of cement is terminated, since the groove has been completely filled.

Abstract: A vehicle body reveal molding includes an elongated, extruded body portion inserted in a bead of adhesive between the edge of a windshield and a flange of a roof panel. The body portion includes a first leg overlying the edge of the windshield and a second leg along the flange. The first leg terminates in a sloped lip extending from the windshield toward the roof panel and the second leg terminates in a lip overlying the roof panel. A decorative strip is secured to the body portion intermediate the lips. The sloped lip, the outer wall of the decorative strip and the lip of the second leg form a streamlined transition from the windshield to the roof panel.