US Patent 7073293 Horizontal slider window assembly

A vehicular rear window assembly for a vehicle comprises a first fixed pane, a second fixed pane, a sliding pane, which is supported for horizontal movement between open and closed positions, and a drive assembly. The slider window assembly includes a support system that supports the fixed panes in a manner to define a central opening. The support system further includes a carrier that supports the sliding pane for horizontal movement and, further, provides an enhanced engagement between the sliding pane and the drive assembly.