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Pivotal soft top cover with secondary bow linked

US11712952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2References

17Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Bestop, Inc. · US

Inventors

Stephen J. Lewis · Harrison, US
Eric D. Getzschman · New Baltimore, US
Duane C. Junkin · Madison Heights, US
David A. Smith · Macomb Township, US
Charles C. Turney · Toledo, US
Edward S. Piec · Warren, US
Jonathon G. Moore · Macomb Township, US
Brandon Kincaid · Curtice, US
Eric J. Hanson · Dearborn, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 14, 2021
Grant date	Aug 1, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 22, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R13/06
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A soft top cover assembly including a pivotal portion adapted for attaching at a roof top opening of a vehicle to selectively close off the roof top opening and open up the roof top opening for an open-air experience. The assembly has a cover attached to a first bow member of the pivotal portion and a rear header. Selectively rotating the pivotal portion covers and uncovers the roof top opening. The assembly has at least one pair of shutface appliques adjacent to the sides of the roof top opening. At least one pair of rear side belt mounts incorporating a belt rail and adapted to connect to the vehicle and operable to attach LH/RH rear side windows.

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