Pilkington Plc

Flachglas Aktiengesellschaft

John N Bearon

Geoffrey Greenhalgh

Guenter Armbruster

Peter Morris

An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle has a moulded encapsulation which embodies means to provide a function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body. The said means may be means for mounting a lighting unit; conduit means; or a mounting for a vehicle accessory. The lighting unit may be a rear light for the vehicle. The conduit means may comprise electrical leads on an RF lead. Alternatively, the conduit means may comprise a hollow tube for water or air. The vehicle accessory may be a rear view mirror; a license disc, windscreen wiper or a spoiler.

Edge-encapsulated glazing module

An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle has a moulded encapsulation which embodies means to provide a function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body. The said means may be means for mounting a lighting unit; conduit means; or a mounting for a vehicle accessory. The lighting unit may be a rear light for the vehicle. The conduit means may comprise electrical leads on an RF lead. Alternatively, the conduit means may comprise a hollow tube for water or air. The vehicle accessory may be a rear view mirror; a licence disc, windscreen wiper or a spoiler.

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Lancashire, United Kingdom

John N Bearon