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Hidden outer belt seal

US12403754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2023
Grant dateSep 2, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J10/76
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various examples of a window seal for a door assembly, e.g., for a vehicle, a door assembly, and a method of making a seal or door assembly are provided. A window seal may include a longitudinally extending channel having a cross section opened toward a moveable window. The belt seal structure may further comprise an insert having a base received longitudinally in the channel. An example door assembly may include an exterior door panel having a visible exterior surface and an interior surface. The door assembly may further comprise a window seal having a channel extending along the interior surface and an insert comprising a base received longitudinally in the channel. Example inserts may comprise a sealing lip extending laterally out of the channel to contact the moveable window.

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