Transparent outer panel for a retractable hardtop

Details Transparent outer panel for a retractable hardtop Transparent outer panel for a retractable hardtop

2008-04-18

2010-12-07

Morrow, Jason S (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

C296S107070, C296S107170, C296S215000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07845704

ABSTRACT:
A retractable vehicle hardtop has a predominantly transparent top roof panel and a predominantly transparent combined back light/sail panel. The panels are attached to a top stack linkage that is used to retract and extend the hardtop. The top roof panel and combined back light/sail panel each feature a smooth, continuous two-part retractable hardtop that provides panoramic overhead views both when retracted and when extended. A frame is assembled to opaque peripheral portions of the top roof panel. Reinforcement bars are assembled to opaque portions of the combined back light/sail panel. A method of making the retractable hardtop.

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