Gencorp, Inc.

Henniges Automotive Sealing Systems North America, Inc.

Christopher L Kesh

Walter J Kelly

Anthony W Loe

A window seal assembly having glass run channels (), outer belt seals () and a T-shaped trim member (). The window seal assembly eliminates the need for joints, seems, metal fasteners and end caps resulting in an improved aesthetic appearance as well as enhanced window seating. The trim member () can having various finishes such as low gloss black, high gloss black and chrome.

Window seal assembly having a T-shaped trim member

A two piece outer belt weatherstrip provides a seal between the upper portion of a door and the lower portion a window. The weatherstrip comprises two individual components: a cover and a body. The cover is generally T-shaped and includes a curved outer surface that is visible when assembled and installed and a centrally disposed web. The body is a complex generally S-shaped member having adjacent parallel slots opening in opposite directions. One slot receives the web of the cover and the other receives a vertical flange of the vehicle door and secures the weatherstrip thereon. An S-shaped metal reinforcing member resides with the body and a pair of wiper flanges extending from one face of the body engage the window glass and seal thereagainst. These components are preferably extruded but may be molded depending, inter alia, upon the configurations of their terminal portions.

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West Bloomfield, MI, United States of America

Christopher L Kesh