Patent ID: 8272168
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: B60J,E05D,E05Y

Abstract:
1. A sliding window assembly for a vehicle, said sliding window assembly comprising: a first fixed panel; a second fixed panel spaced from and fixed relative to said first fixed panel defining an opening therebetween; a sliding panel moveable relative to said first and second fixed panels for covering and uncovering said opening; a track including a first side wall connected to said first and second fixed panels and a second side wall spaced from and extending along said first side wall defining a U-shaped channel therebetween receiving said sliding panel for movement of said sliding panel relative to said first and second fixed panels; a horizontal seal coupled to said track and extending along said U-shaped channel for sealing between said track and said sliding panel; a vertical seal affixed to said first fixed panel and intersecting said horizontal seal at an intersection; wherein said vertical seal extends beyond said horizontal seal at said intersection and along said first side wall in said U-shaped channel for preventing the flow of water from said horizontal seal past said vertical seal and onto an interior side of said first fixed panel.