Door assembly for a sport utility or similar vehicle
US6886881B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A door assembly with upper and lower door portions. The upper door portion has a window section with one or more clear panels mounted in a frame member. In use, the entire upper door portion including the frame member and window section can be removed as a unit and conveniently stored in a pocket or cavity in the lower door portion. The window section in one embodiment has a vertically retractable panel and in another, two clear panels are provided that can be slid horizontally to open the window area. Another embodiment has a folding or pivoting upper door portion which can be collapsed on itself and conveniently stored in the cavity or pocket of the lower door portion.
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