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Automotive vehicle open air system

US7303227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 2006
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/1291
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with the present teachings, an automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of tracks connected to the vehicle, a flexible roof that is coupled to the tracks, one or more movement mechanisms that are integrated in the tracks and connected to the roof, an automatic actuator and a rear header that is connected to the roof and is movable with the roof. Other aspects of the teachings, the rear header may include a stop light that is mounted in the header or it may include a rear windshield wiper system.

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