Patent ID: 7416013

Claim:
A window barrier coupled to a vehicle door supported within a door frame, the vehicle door including a window panel supported within a window channel and door trim supported in spaced relation to the window channel, the window barrier comprising: an upper frame member; a lower frame member supported in spaced relation below the upper frame member; at least one barrier element extending between the upper frame member and the lower frame member; a first securing member releasably securing the upper frame member to the door, the first securing member including a retaining portion operably coupled with the door trim and positioned in spaced relation to the window channel, the first securing member including at least one clip coupled to the upper frame member, the clip including a connector and first and second arms extending from the connector, the second arm of the clip defining the retaining portion which is received within a slot formed within the door trim; and a second securing member releasably securing the lower frame member to the door, wherein a portion of at least one of the upper frame member and the first securing member is positioned intermediate the door frame and the door such that movement of the upper frame member in a first direction is prevented by the door frame and movement of the upper frame member in a second direction opposite the first direction is prevented by the door.