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Window surround for a motor vehicle

US8328975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 2010
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/778
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fixed window assembly is adapted to be fixedly secured to a door of a motor vehicle having a retractable window pane. The fixed window assembly includes a fixed window pane having an outer periphery. A division post extends along a portion of the outer periphery of the fixed window pane. A glass run is fixedly secured to the division post opposite of the fixed window pane for receiving the retractable window pane. The glass run is formed from a first moldable material. An encapsulation is molded to the fixed window pane to secure the division post thereto. The encapsulation is formed from a second moldable material that is different from the first moldable material.

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