Movable or removable closures – With means mounting closure for reciprocation – Diverse or springy material guide or slide
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2011-10-25
Strimbu, Gregory J. (Department: 3634)
Movable or removable closures
With means mounting closure for reciprocation
Diverse or springy material guide or slide
C049S440000, C049S428000, C049S415000, C049S414000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08042303
ABSTRACT:
A seal for a sliding glass window includes a sliding glass guide and an elastomeric channel member that is at least partially disposed within the sliding glass guide. Located between the elastomeric channel member and the sliding glass guide is an electroactive actuator that is operable to change its shape from a first shape to a second shape, or vice versa, when a voltage is applied thereto. The first shape of the electroactive actuator pushes the elastomeric channel member towards the sliding glass window and the second shape pulls the elastomeric channel member away from the sliding glass window.
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Gifford Krass Sprinkle Anderson & Citkowski P.C.
Strimbu Gregory J.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc
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