Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Let-down type top
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-15
2005-03-15
Morrow, Jason (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Let-down type top
C296S107070, C296S146140, C296S107090, C296S107120
Reexamination Certificate
active
06866322
ABSTRACT:
A preferred embodiment of an automotive vehicle roof system includes a detachable convertible roof that covers a rear storage compartment and at least a portion of a passenger compartment of the vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, the retracted convertible roof may be removed entirely from the vehicle by disengaging quick release attachment devices. Yet another aspect of the present invention provides the ability to operate the convertible roof independently of the vehicle's rear backlite. In a further aspect of the present invention, an adjustable tensioning device is employed.
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Morrow Jason
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