Abstract: A kit for the installation of a window in a sash (26) IS in the form of a casing having the same surface area as the window and which is installed in sliding manner in a lateral bay window of an airplane cockpit. The kit includes a laminated sheet of glass (10) having at least two sheets of structural glass (12, 14) which are connected to one another by an intermediate layer (16) made of transparent plastic, a joint (22) made of elastomer which is used to cover the side and edge of the sheets of structural glass, and a retaining section (34) in the shape of a casing having the same surface area as the sash. The section is provided with a first wing which is to be bolted to the sash and a second wing capable of securing a peripheral edge of the sheets of structural glass against the sash, and at least one series of bolts (46, 48) used to secure the retaining section on the sash.

Abstract: An air conditioner cover, for covering an air conditioner having an air conditioner face, comprising a main housing defining a main cavity which is sized to cover a portion of the air conditioner rearward of the air conditioner face. The main housing has a front panel, four peripheral walls, and a mouth opening opposite the front panel. A flange extends perpendicular to the peripheral walls at the mouth opening. A seal comprising four angled gaskets extends around the mouth opening, each angled gasket extending from one of the peripheral walls and having a triangular cross section. The angled gaskets allow the air conditioner to easily slide into the mouth opening until the air conditioner face meets the front panel, but resists removal therefrom, to hold the air conditioner cover securely upon the air conditioner. The front panel has a decorative covering to match the decor of the room in which the air conditioner is located.

Abstract: A trim clip hooks onto a main frame of a window and positions wood or vinyl trim (i) parallel to a head, sill or a side jamb of the main frame, and (ii) extending outwardly from an interior wall of the main frame. The clip includes a hinged, outwardly extending base and an inverted J-shaped section that is perpendicular to the base and extends along the interior wall of the main frame. The trim is attached to the section of the base that rotates about the hinge. When the section of the base to which the trim is attached rotates in one direction, it draws the trim essentially parallel to the head, sill or side jamb of the main frame. When section of the base rotates in the opposite direction it orients the trim such that the trim extends outwardly from the interior wall of the main frame, and an end of the trim is held by the J-shaped section of the clip.

Abstract: A vehicle window has a window pane with a front side and a rear side. A frame is fixedly attached to the rear side of the window pane. The frame includes securing elements. A holder fastens the window pane in a mounting opening of a vehicle. The holder has counter securing elements cooperating with the securing elements of the frame. The holder has a central opening for accommodating the window pane. The counter securing elements point away from the central opening. The holder has a member shielding the counter securing elements from the central opening.

Abstract: A vehicle window has a polymer profile extending along at least a substantial part of one edge of the window, the profile adhering to the inner face of the window and projecting from the inner face, and at least one polymeric distance piece which also adheres to the inner face of the window and is spaced from the profile along the peripheral margin of the window. The polymer profile and at least one polymeric distance pieces space the inner face of the window from the surface of the vehicle bodywork when the window is bonded in position in the vehicle body.

Abstract: The storable modular component, especially a storable glass module, is prepared for assembly by gluing to another component without using an additional assembly glue. Along its edge it displays a profiled bead of a latent reactive adhesive which includes predominantly one or more polyurethane preproducts consisting of polyols and/or polyamines and encapsuled polyiscocyantes, or one or more polyurethanes with radically polymerizable groups. In this case the reaction of the adhesive can be initiated at an activation temperature of 70 to 180.degree. C. At the same time, it remains tacky and nonflowing but plastically deformable for a time sufficient for assembly. The stated materials are capable of being activated by being supplied with electrical, electromagnetic or magnetic energy or by infrared radiation. The adhesive may contain magnetized and/or electrically conductive fillers. The glass module is used for direct glazing of vehicles, especially automobiles.

Abstract: A snap fitted dual frame window assembly provides for convenient installation of a window in a basement foundation of a residential home. An outer frame is used as a form or spacer for the window during pouring of a concrete foundation wall and has a sloping recessed wall to accommodate an inner vinyl frame. Vinyl frame clips are attached to the inside of the outer frame to secure the inner vinyl frame. The inner vinyl frame includes a channel section which can be forced over the frame clips and then is held, in a snap fit, by the frame clips. One arm of a hinged window sash is mounted on the inner frame and the other is mounted on a window frame. The inner frame can be easily removed from the outer frame and re-installed in different orientations.

Abstract: A window pane mounting arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a molded-on edge part which has an adhesive application surface for the application of an adhesive to connect the edge part to a fastening flange in a window opening of the motor vehicle, the connection between the edge part and the fastening flange being releasable by a pushing or pulling force applied to the window pane. In order to reduce the consumption of adhesive, to shorten waiting times until the adhesive has hardened, and to prevent soiling of adjacent components, the adhesive application surface is formed on an adhesive application profile which is releasably connected to the edge part and can be released from the edge part by exerting the pushing or pulling force on the window pane.

Abstract: A vision frame assembly for use in fire-rated structures such as doors and alls. The frame assembly includes a pair of opposed frame members that snap-fit into a plurality of resilient latching clips mounted in the door or wall. The latching clips include mounting members to mount the clip to the door or wall and spring finger elements having differing lengths. The unique configuration of the spring finger elements makes the frame assembly adaptable to wide tolerance variations from different manufactures of doors, walls, and other fire-rated structures.

Abstract: A penetration resistant window includes a sheet of window glass having a penetration resistant layer adhered thereto. A floating sheet made of hard material such as glass is adhered to the penetration resistant layer in order to provide abrasion resistance. The perimeter of the floating sheet is set back from the perimeter of the window glass. This set back allows the window to be mounted in a window or door frame such that the perimeter of the window glass is secured to the frame, but the floating sheet is unconstrained by the frame. The penetration resistant window is useful in architectural, residential and institutional applications for resisting debris penetration during hurricanes.

Abstract: A glass holding device of the invention is provided for easily attaching and positioning a glass plate to an upper flange. The glass holding device includes a stopper base to be attached to the upper flange, and a stopper to be attached to the glass plate. The stopper base includes a fitting hole for receiving a rising wall of the upper flange therein, a first engaging portion situated at a side near the fitting hole, and an abutment portion situated at a lower side of the fitting hole to support a lower side of the upper flange when the stopper base engages the upper flange. The stopper includes a base portion attached to the glass plate, a leg extending downwardly from the base portion, and a second engaging portion formed at a distal end of the leg. The second engaging portion engages the first engaging portion to hold the glass plate.

Abstract: Trim molding for use around windows, doors, the base of walls and wall-ceiling interfaces is constructed so that it may be installed without the use of fasteners nailed through the outside face of the trim molding. Receptacles are formed in the back side of the trim molding in the shape of a T-slot for receivable and slidably engaging an enlarged connector head previously inserted into the mounting surface. The back surface of the T-slot receptacle is beveled thereby creating a wedge which engages the enlarged connector head securing the trim against the mounting surface. The trim molding is easily removable when it is desired to repaint, wallpaper, or install a different flooring material, thereby eliminating the need to work around the trim molding or having to mask or tape the trim when preparing to paint.

Abstract: In the processes for the production and installation of a pane of glass with a frame, in particular on a vehicle part, the frame is produced as a plastics molding in the form of a closed ring. In these processes, a first bearing surface for the pane of glass and an adhesive bonding surface for the application of an adhesive are formed integrally on one side of the frame, and a second bearing surface for placing against the vehicle part is formed integrally on one of the other sides of the frame. In addition, either a retaining element running around along the frame or a number of anchoring elements or a second adhesive bonding surface for the application of a second adhesive are formed integrally on one of the other side of the frame. The frame may first of all be connected permanently to the pane of glass using an adhesive and then connected removably or permanently to the vehicle part together with the pane of glass by means of the retaining element or the anchoring elements or the second adhesive.

Abstract: An encapsulated plastic glazing window module for a motor vehicle has a glazing assembly formed from a transparent plastic glazing substrate and a frit film positioned on at least a portion of the glazing substrate, an encapsulation frame encapsulating the glazing assembly and attachment means such as mounting studs and/or adhesives for securing the glazing assembly to the motor vehicle. In certain preferred embodiments the transparent plastic substrate is a polycarbonate, and the frit film is a semi-rigid sheet having a transparent polycarbonate carrier web with a non-transparent ink or dye. In certain embodiments the frit film is positioned on an interior side of the plastic substrate and the non-transparent portion covers the attachment means from exterior view. An abrasion resistant coating or hardcoat such as an organically modified ceramic is preferably to each surface of the glazing assembly, preferably by dip coating. The encapsulation material is preferably a PVC or similar thermoplastic.

Abstract: A refrigerating door construction is disclosed which includes door rail elements form one or more spacer elements between adjacent panels so that separate, discrete spacer bars may be eliminated.

Abstract: An adhesive for a vehicular glass is disclosed which comprises urethane as a base material added with 2% to 8% by weight of a thermoplastic resin. The thermoplastic resin may be a polyester-based resin. The adhesive is heated to a temperature of 60.degree. C.-80.degree. C. and then applied to a peripheral edge of a windshield. The windshield is sucked by a suction cup and pressed against a window frame of a vehicle body. Thereafter, the adhesive is cooled by blowing air having a temperature on the order of 20.degree. C. thereat. The adhesive is forcibly cooled down to 50.degree. C. or lower in a short time, thereby exhibiting temporary retention property.

Abstract: A wooden frame for window or door leaves is composed of frame pieces, each one of which comprising a first part facing outwards in a wall opening and a second part facing inwards. The outer, first part of the individual frame piece is delimited by two surfaces converging outwardly and at an acute angle relative to each other, said surfaces emanating from dividing cuts made in an initial log, said cuts extending radially from the area of the center of the log. In that way, the annual rings in the wood material are orientated in such a way that imagined tangents to individual annual rings cut through said surfaces substantially perpendicularly to the planes of the surfaces and older annual rings being situated closest to the free, narrow edge of the part.

Abstract: A plastic glazing window module has a glazing assembly formed from a transparent plastic glazing substrate and a frit film positioned on at least a portion of the glazing substrate. In certain preferred embodiments the transparent plastic substrate is a polycarbonate, and the frit film is a semi-rigid sheet having a transparent carrier web with a non-transparent ink or dye. In certain embodiments the frit film is positioned on an interior side of the plastic substrate and the non-transparent portion covers the attachment means from exterior view. An abrasion resistant coating or hardcoat, such as an organically modified ceramic, is preferably applied to each surface of the glazing assembly, preferably by dip coating. In certain preferred embodiments structural ribs may be positioned circumferentially around the substrate. The glazing substrate also may form a lip to cover a ledge formed by the motor vehicle body at the periphery of the window opening.

Abstract: Bonded vehicular glass assemblies utilizing two-component urethane adhesives to attach dynamic load-bearing attachment members to glass substrates to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle, and related methods of forming are described herein. In addition, methods of attaching components to glass by use of these adhesives are disclosed. The two-component urethane adhesives utilized in this invention have been found to provide surprisingly strong bonds between glass and other materials which meet or exceed OEM requirements, and be particularly well suited for use in vehicles.

Abstract: A windshield molding for vehicles and the production method thereof consisting of common sections 2A and 2C which are molded using a more rigid material P1 to provide the rigidity required to maintain the position and shape of the molding during and after installation, and of bending sections 2B being installed in bent shapes which are molded by use of a more flexible material to provide the required flexibility for bending molding 2 easily, thus providing satisfactory bending ease and transportation ease while maintaining sufficient rigidity as required for stable installation.

Abstract: A vehicle window panel assembly and a manufacturing method for such assemblies having a gasket made from a melt-processible material and providing a long-term, failure-resistant bond between the gasket and window panel for retaining the window panel assembly in the vehicle. The gasket material provides a bond which resists both short- and long-term dynamic and static loads exerted on attachment members embedded in the gasket to prevent failure or separation between the gasket member and the window panel assembly for prolonged assembly life and substantial saving to vehicle manufacturers and owners. A method for identifying and selecting the melt-processible material for forming the gasket member is also disclosed.

Abstract: An automobile glazing pane, ready for installation, is pre-equipped with a mounting frame of an elastomer. The mounting frame is disposed only on the side of the glass pane facing towards the fixing flange of the window frame, without engaging around the edge of the glass pane and is bonded to the glass pane. It possesses a mounting groove for the clamped fixing of the pre-equipped glass pane to the fixing flange of the window pane.

Abstract: A graffiti protected glass window for a vehicle can be quickly refurbished by changing a thin plastic guard window overlying the glass pane. The plastic guard window is retained within a resilient elastomeric mount which also retains the glass pane within the rigid window frame. A window guard seating space is defined along one side in a upper portion of the seating space defined in the mount for accommodating the glass pane. The side of the mount into which the window guard seating space is defined is molded so as to be slightly inwardly inclined to assist in weather sealing the window guard. The mount is selectively locked and unlocked by the use of a conventional locking channel and locking strip. The window guard is easily removed and reinserted using conventional hand tools.

Abstract: A device for closing an opening formed through the bodywork of a vehicle, the device comprising a fixed panel and a panel that constitutes a moving panel relative to the fixed panel, the moving panel being connected to the fixed panel by functional elements providing the required mobility, the functional elements being fitted to the face of the fixed panel that is directed towards the inside of the vehicle.

Abstract: An automobile glass pane, intended for adhesive fastening, is provided with an extruded-on profile frame, which has a U-shaped profile section (3) with a channel-like depression, the side ribs of which are provided with anchoring projections. The adhesive composition (16) is introduced into the channel-like depression. The materials of the profile frame and of the adhesive composition do not enter into an adhesive bond with one another, instead the connection between the hardened adhesive composition (16) and the profile section (3) is provided by the mechanical interlocking alone. To be able in an emergency to press out the glass pane from inside easily and quickly, at the bottom of the channel-like depression there is laid a flexible cord (10), of which at least any intersection is led out from the frame inwards. By pulling out this cord (10), the release of the mechanical interlocking between the hardened bead of adhesive and the frame profile is made easier.

Abstract: At a corner of a window molding (M) mounted between a peripheral edge (1) of a window pane (G) and a vehicle body panel (P), a seal lip (4) of the window molding (M) is prevented from being floated from an outer surface (3) of the vehicle body panel (P). A sectional configuration of the window molding (M) includes a window pane-fitted groove (2.sub.1) which is provided at one end and into which the peripheral edge (1) of the window pane (G) is fitted, and a seal lip (4) provided at the other end to abut against the outer surface (3) of the vehicle body panel (P). The sectional configuration further includes a cut-off portion (2.sub.2) which is triangular is cross-section and which is provided in a back surface of the window molding (M) corresponding to the corner. The cut-off portion (2.sub.2) ensures that main axes X and Y of a section of the window molding (M) can be allowed to substantially correspond to reference lines X.sub.0 and Y.sub.

Abstract: A prefabricated vehicle window comprises (a) a vehicle window; (b) a substantially uncured, deformable bead of a moisture-curable adhesive material deposited along the periphery of the vehicle window; and (c) a peelable, moisture-impermeable coating covering the bead of moisture-curable adhesive material.

Abstract: A modular sliding window assembly for in a motor vehicle body is provided with a sliding pane subassembly which has a snap-fit with a frame subassembly. The frame subassembly preferably comprises a pair of fixed panes, an upper and lower applique, and an injection molded cover member integrating the fixed panes and the appliques. The sliding pane subassembly preferably comprises a generally horizontal run channel member and at least one glazing pane optionally having a run channel guide affixed to a peripheral edge of the pane. The pane is slidably received in a run channel formed by the run channel member. The horizontal run channel member has a snap-fit attachment preferably to one of the appliques. The appliques can have a flexible flange or the like extending inboard from the injection molded cover member, forming a step ridge or like configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a window screen having operators that secure the window screen relative to a window frame. A pair of single rail operators releasably secure the upper end of the screen relative to the upper end of the window frame. A pair of double rail operators releasably secure the lower end and sides of the screen relative to the lower end and sides of the window frame.

Abstract: A vehicle window seated in a vehicle opening bounded by a vertically oriented wall of a flange having additional respective inboard and outboard walls, the former extending beneath the vehicle window and the latter lying in the plane of the external surface of the vehicle window. Hook and loop connectors with a urethane deposit at their interface are adhesively secured in an interposed position to the vehicle window and to the inboard wall so that an unattached inboard length portion extending beyond the inboard wall is movable in an ascending direction. Before the urethane cures into a hardened condition, the vehicle window is raised, as need be, to position the external surface of the vehicle window in the same plane as the outboard wall to thereby contribute to a desired appearance in the installed vehicle window.

Abstract: A frame member is extruded from a composite material including plastic and wood fiber. A plastic end cap is sonically welded to a cut end of the frame member despite the presence of wood fiber at the interface.

Abstract: A window molding for automobiles, which is installed around the periphery of a windshield, including a leg and a head. The head is formed to permit the creation of two different water guide portions extending along the molding, one that will function along the roof line and another along the side edge of the windshield. The side water guide portion prevents water from going from the windshield to the side windows. The roof line water guide portion opens toward the window frame and prevents water from flowing from the roof onto the windshield.

Abstract: A penetration resistant door light adapted to withstand impact from flying debris as might occur in a hurricane or other high-wind condition. The door light includes inner and outer frame halves that support a panel assembly within an opening formed in a door. The panel assembly includes a sheet or layer of transparent impact resistant material such as a polycarbonate or laminated glass. The impact resistant sheet is structurally secured to at least screws extend through all of the inner frame half, the impact resistant sheet, and the outer frame half. In an alternative embodiment, a structural adhesive intersecures the impact resistant sheet and the outer frame half.

Abstract: An automobile window molding includes an elongated leg having an embedded core member, an outer head portion having a contact portion, an inner support portion, a seal lip and a position control portion. The molding is suited to position a window in a supporting window frame. The head portion is integrally formed at an upper end of the leg and extends over a portion of the front widow glass. The contact portion is defined by a projection positioned between the head portion and the inner support portion so as to touch the end surface of the front window glass. The inner support portion is formed at a lower end of the leg and is configured to touch an inner surface of the front window glass. The perimeter of the front window glass is held between the head portion and the inner support portion. At least one seal lip is formed on the leg so as to contact a window frame.

Abstract: A construction method for one-step grout fixed window frames on external walls of a concrete-structured building includes the following steps. A window frame including vertical and horizontal sections is fixed with vertical lining boards to the inner side of its vertical sections to form a window frame assembly, and is then supported on an upper supporting board which has been securely attached to a concrete template of an external wall of the building. Template sealing strips are separately attached to an exterior edge and an interior edge of the vertical sections and the upper horizontal section of the window frame assembly, so that a complete molding cavity is formed. Into this molding cavity the grouting concrete is grouted and the window frame is inlaid in the concrete after the concrete is set and the concrete templates are removed.

Abstract: A stationary rectangular-shaped auto window without any weather seal applied to its peripheral edge resulting in a window-enhancing gap in encircling relation about the window and, having as a substitute for the weather seal, a rectangular deposit of urethane inwardly of the rear surface of the window which seals water seepage through the gap and also holds the window firmly in place on a supporting flange.

Abstract: A window assembly for use in mass transit windows has a frame, a windowpane sized to fit within the frame, a removable sacrificial glazing panel covering or protecting one side of the windowpane, and a self-locking seal assembly biasingly securing the removable glazing panel towards the windowpane without the need for screws, drills or welds. The seal assembly has a first interlocking arm provided with a locking lip, and a second interlocking arm with a receiving groove which is biased from its free position into a locking position in locking engagement with the locking lip of the first arm. Preferably the locking arms are unitary with the seal assembly. The locking arms may be disengaged and the sacrificial glazing removed and a new sacrificial glazing panel installed without removing or disassembling other components of the window assembly.

Abstract: A pane of glass composed of at least two sheets of glass 2,3 and of at least one insert layer 7. The surface-area of one of the sheets of glass is smaller than that of the other sheet, the edges of the two sheets lying flush at least at part of the periphery and the edge of the sheet of glass having the smaller surface-area not overhanging the large sheet of glass at any point.

Abstract: A detachable mounting of a window pane to a frame of a window opening is disclosed for use primarily in motor-vehicles. The window pane is provided on its edges with a profiled frame made of elastomer. This profiled frame has a U-shaped segment with an opening facing the fixing rim of the frame of the window opening, the internal cross-section of the segment widening outwards, so as to receive a mounting bead of adhesive. The flanges of the U-shaped segment are themselves provided on the inside with retaining projections. The profiled frame and the bead of adhesive do not adhere to each other, the joint being provided solely by mechanical interlocking between the retaining projections and the bead of adhesive after it cures.

Abstract: A flush-mounted articulated window assembly for use in a vehicle, the window assembly adapted to be mounted in a window opening such that, when closed, it is generally flush with the exterior surface of the vehicle. The window assembly includes a transparent sheet with at least one window-mounting member bonded by two separate adhesives to an inner surface of the sheet. The mounting member includes projections which space the mounting member from the inner sheet surface, and/or perforations which allow air and moisture to reach the space provided between the mounting member and the inner sheet surface. A first adhesive temporarily fixtures the mounting member to the sheet. A second adhesive permanently bonds the mounting member to the inner sheet surface. The bond created is sufficiently strong such that application of a load sufficient to cause a failure results in a failure other than in the adhesion of the adhesive to the mounting member and the panel.

Abstract: A glass plate holding device is used for holding a glass plate or a window glass to an opening of, for example, an automobile when the glass plate is fixed to the opening. The holding device is formed of a base plate to be attached to the glass plate, a leg fixed to the base plate at a base end and projecting in a direction away from the base plate, and a pawl formed at a forward end of the leg. The pawl enters into a mounting hole provided in a flange for the opening and engages an edge of the mounting hole to prevent the glass plate from being lifted.

Abstract: In effectuating a urethane bond for an auto gripper molding of a type constructed of rubber a crown heretofore used to cover the gap surrounding the windshield peripheral edge is not used for a gap-covering function and instead the windshield-attached gripper molding is installed upside down and the crown is thus seated inside of the gap and in this position the cured urethane mechanically interlocks with notches providing in the surface of the crown in facing relation to the urethane. The interlocking prevents both unseating movement in the installed windshield and also gap-exposing movement in the crown as might allow undesirable water seepage into the gap.

Abstract: A window assembly for a locomotive is sealingly disposed in an opening within the sidewall of the locomotive and attached to the sidewall to allow limited relative movement of the window assembly with respect to the sidewall without disrupting the seal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a window screen having operators that secure the window screen relative to a window frame. A pair of single rail operators releasably secure the upper end of the screen relative to the upper end of the window frame. A pair of double rail operators releasably secure the lower end and sides of the screen relative to the lower end and sides of the window frame.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a door light is formed with inner and outer half-frames sandwiching a translucent panel. The half-frames are separately and similarly formed of sheet material, each with a plurality of substantially similar side members defining a closed polygon. Each side member includes, in cross-section, a flat portion for supporting the frame in an opening in a support, a face portion extending from the flat portion towards the center of the polygon, a third portion extending inwardly from the face portion toward the other half-frame and to a position adjacent the translucent panel, a fourth portion extending from the third portion parallel to the face portion and away from the center of the polygon, and a fifth portion extending inwardly from the fourth portion toward the other half-frame and about a peripheral edge of the translucent panel. Fasteners couple the half-frames and secure the half-frames in the support opening.

Abstract: Disclosed is a side protective moulding having a decorative section and a rib section. The decorative section has a protruding section protruding most with respect to a door, and a curved section extending aslant from the protruding section toward the door. The rib section has a hollow section formed on the back side of the protruding section and a reinforcing leg section extending from the hollow section toward the door. The side moulding is moulded by a hollow injection moulding process. Adopting this moulding process can improve the outside appearance of the side moulding by eliminating sink marks and wrinkles from the surface of the decorative section if a thick wall section for increasing side moulding rigidity and impact strength is formed on the back side of the decorative section.

Abstract: A penetration resistant door light adapted to withstand impact from flying debris as might occur in a hurricane or other high-wind condition. The door light includes inner and outer frame halves that support a panel assembly within an opening formed in a door. The panel assembly includes a sheet or layer of transparent impact resistant material such as a polycarbonate or laminated glass. The impact resistant sheet is structurally secured to at least screws extend through all of the inner frame half, the impact resistant sheet, and the outer frame half. In an alternative embodiment, a structural adhesive intersecures the impact resistant sheet and the outer frame half.

Abstract: A material used to fabricate sashes used by window assemblies. The material comprises a foam core covered by a cladding material. The foam core acts as a filler and provides insulation, while the cladding material protects the foam core from the environment and physical abuse. Often, a structural assembly or member is provided to stiffen the sash material. The cladding and structural assembly are placed into a mold and resin is injected into the mold between the cladding and the structural assembly. The resin cures to form the foam core. The foam core bonds the cladding and structural assembly together to form the sash material. The sash material is cut with woodworking tools to form a sash for a window assembly. The cladding is configured such that, when the window assembly is installed in a wall, interior vapor barrier material and exterior air barrier material applied to the wall overlap with the cladding material to reduce air flow through the wall around the window assembly.

Abstract: The invention provides a releasable adhesive joint between two elements. The two elements are fixed to each other by means of an adhesive bead or by means of two or more adhesive beads. The adhesive joint comprises a heatable separating member closely fitting the adhesive bead or embedded in the adhesive bead, or closely fitting or embedded in one of the adhesive beads. The heatable separating member looses the adhesion to the closely fitting parts of the adhesive joint or is destroyed upon heating the heatable separating member to a temperature at which the adhesive bead is not yet damaged, thus releasing the parts of the adhesive bead closely fitting the heatable separating member. This releasable adhesive joint is especially useful in fixing vehicle glass panes to a vehicle body frame.

Abstract: The molding 2 is extruded while continuously changing the width and the thickness of the decorative portion 21 at the upper molding section 2A and the side molding section 2C to continuously produce the molding 2 throughout the entire length without adding cutting or other processes, and during the continuous extrusion molding, a rainwater groove 28 is provided on the inner periphery wall of the enlarged thick section 21a of the decorative portion 21. The rainwater groove 28 having a good damming function is formed with high rigidity on the decorative portion 21 at the side molding section 2C. Furthermore, the decorative portion 21 at the upper molding section 2A where no rainwater groove is formed is made thin to achieve the light weight and cost reduction of the molding. This also ensures a good driving field of view, thereby improving safety.