Lighted soft top for a sport utility vehicle or utility task vehicle
US11541808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q3/49
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A soft top assembly for SUV/UTV vehicles having connected thereto at least one lighting source, such as a fixed light emitting diode lighting device, a rope/flexible light emitting diode lighting device, a solid fiber optic lighting device, to illuminate the interior of the vehicle. The lighting device has at least one water resistant housing that is low profile. The lighting device is also shock resistant. The lighting device has a predetermined ON/OFF feature and at least one power source is provided such as battery powered, powered by replaceable/rechargeable batteries, via connection to the vehicle by a wired harness or electrical contacts, or solar powered.
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