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A dropglass window module having a sliding pane between a first fixed pane and a second fixed pane, and a skeletal framework comprising left and right division bars, a header and a beltline support where the header and beltline support are each connected to the division bars. The skeletal framework

A dropglass window module having a sliding pane between a first fixed pane and a second fixed pane, and a skeletal framework comprising left and right division bars, a header and a beltline support where the header and beltline support are each connected to the division bars. The skeletal framework and the fixed panes are bonded together by a plastic encapsulation frame which is preferably injection molded. The fixed panes are positioned entirely within the circumference of the frame. The division bars cooperate with top and bottom segments of the frame to define a central opening, and the sliding pane is movable by a motor between a full open position and a closed position where the sliding pane closes the central opening. In at least some preferred embodiments the beltline support is entirely encapsulated by the plastic frame. Preferably the dropglass window module has four outside seals which cooperate with the sliding pane to seal the central opening from the outside elements when the sliding pane is in the closed position. One seal is on each division bar, one mounted to the bottom segment of the frame, and one mounted at the header.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A modular sliding window assembly comprising, in combination;a first fixed pane and a second fixed pane;left and right division bars spaced from and substantially parallel to each other, each division bar having a run channel open toward the other run channel;an encapsu

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A modular sliding window assembly comprising, in combination;a first fixed pane and a second fixed pane;left and right division bars spaced from and substantially parallel to each other, each division bar having a run channel open toward the other run channel;an encapsulation frame adhesively bonding to the first fixed pane, the second fixed pane and the left and right division bars, the encapsulation frame having a circumference, wherein the frame cooperates with the left and right division bars to define a central opening and the first fixed pane is positioned on a left side of the central opening, the second fixed pane is positioned on a right side of the central opening, both of the fixed panes are positioned within the circumference of the frame;a sliding pane slidable between a full open position and a closed position within the run channels, wherein the central opening is closed by the sliding pane in the closed position, and the sliding pane is at least partially outside the circumference of the frame at all positions between the closed position and the full open position; anddrive means for moving the sliding pane between the full open position and the closed position;wherein each division bar comprises a one-piece rigid member having a slot which receives a corresponding one of the first fixed pane and the second fixed pane.