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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2004
Daryl F. Dankert, Mishawaka, IN (US);
Robert Carl Eckstein, Osceola, IN (US);
Darren M. Grumm, Cassopolis, MI (US);
Todd E. Cripe, Goshen, IN (US);
Daryl F. Dankert, Mishawaka, IN (US);
Robert Carl Eckstein, Osceola, IN (US);
Darren M. Grumm, Cassopolis, MI (US);
Todd E. Cripe, Goshen, IN (US);
Dura Global Technologies, Inc., Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A transom window assembly is provided that comprises a windowpane and an openable transom pane, the windowpane and the transom pane being adjacent to each other. A transom hinge hingedly connecting the windowpane and the transom pane to each other comprises a first hinge portion attached to the interior surface of the transom pane along a lower edge, preferably directly attached, and a second hinge portion attached to the interior surface of the windowpane along the transom opening edge. The transom window is capable of being swung between a closed position and an open position. Certain embodiments of the window assemblies have a flush appearance. Also provided are vehicles comprising a vehicle window assembly in accordance with those just described.