Rear hard enclosure for a soft top
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Dec 12, 2023
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Jan 5, 2023
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Sep 8, 2022
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Abstract
A panel top assembly adapted for a vehicle including a pivotal portion that is rotatable between a closed position and open sunroof position, the pivotal portion is coupled to guide assemblies to selectively slide rearward to another top open position. There is provided a removable hard rear window, a rear hard drip rail; and a pair of removable hard rear side window assemblies on the side of the vehicle that wrap around to the back of the vehicle creating clear rear hard corners and that are also in sealing engagement to the rear window. The rear hard drip rail and pivotal portion selectively drop down at an angle into the rear cargo area of the vehicle when a fully open top experience is desired.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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BESTOP INC | 333 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY SUITE B LOUISVILLE CO 80027 |
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- 2022 Application Filing Year
- B60J Class
- 622 Applications Filed
- 305 Patents Issued To-Date
- 49.04 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Smith, David A | Macomb Township, US | 251 | 5391 |
# of filed Patents : 251 Total Citations : 5391 | |||
Turney, Charles C | Toledo, US | 30 | 158 |
# of filed Patents : 30 Total Citations : 158 |
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