Patent ID: 8695292
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A vehicle window assembly comprising: a substrate or glazing having opposing interior and exterior major surfaces; a polymer inclusive profile adhered to only the interior surface of the substrate or glazing via at least an adhesive, the polymer inclusive profile including a polymer inclusive base portion and an elongated flexible lip portion which extends from the base portion in a manner so as to contact a vehicle window frame; the profile including each of: (a) a metal inclusive stiffener embedded in the polymer inclusive base portion of the profile so that the stiffener is surrounded on all sides by the polymer inclusive base portion when viewed cross-sectionally, and (b) an adhesive retaining cut-out or cavity defined in a bottom surface of the profile adjacent the interior surface of the substrate or glazing; wherein the metal inclusive stiffener has a shape when viewed in cross-section selected from the group consisting of substantially U-shaped and substantially V-shaped, and an opening of the substantially U-shaped cross-section or the substantially V-shaped cross-section faces towards the substrate or glazing; and wherein at least a substantial portion of the adhesive for adhering the profile to the interior surface of the substrate or glazing is provided in the adhesive retaining cut-out or cavity defined in the bottom surface of the profile.