Automotive vehicle convertible roof system

Details Automotive vehicle convertible roof system Automotive vehicle convertible roof system

2008-05-14

2010-12-28

Pape, Joseph D (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

C296S116000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07857373

ABSTRACT:
An automotive vehicle employs a convertible roof system. The convertible roof system can include a roof cover and a top stack mechanism operable between raised and stowed positions. At least one roof bow can move between first and second positions relative to a forwardmost roof rail.

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