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Vehicle roof support pillar assembly

US8662567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16References

20Claims

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Assignee

VARI-FORM, INC. · CA

Inventors

Gurpreet S. Aul · London, CA
Martin L. Bliss · Thorndale, CA
Michael E. Bolas · Troy, US
Jose U. Coelho · London, CA
Dean Gericke · Brighton, US
Larry D. Marks · Three Rivers, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 26, 2010
Grant date	Mar 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D25/04
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle roof support pillar assembly may include a first support pillar and a second support pillar. The first support pillar may have a first hollow body with a first side surface. The second support pillar may have a second hollow body with a second side surface, the second support pillar may be positioned next to the first hollow body when assembled and in use. The first and second side surfaces may contact each other along at least a portion of their vertical extent.

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