Electricity: motive power systems – Plural diverse motor controls – Motor-reversing
Patent
1997-08-22
1999-05-11
Ip, Paul
Electricity: motive power systems
Plural diverse motor controls
Motor-reversing
318286, 318467, 296107, 2961801, 2961805, B60J7/08;7/22
Patent
active
059031190
ABSTRACT:
A convertible roof actuation mechanism includes a pliable roof cover, a top stack mechanism supporting the roof cover, and at least one roof bow of the top stack mechanism independently movable relative to the remainder of the top stack mechanism for selectively reducing and increasing tension of the roof cover during latching. In another aspect of the present invention, at least one roof bow is retracted closer to a bottom pivot of a rear roof rail when stowed to optimize packaging space within a convertible roof storage compartment.
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7 Sheets of photographs of the BMW 318 series convertible topstack header latching system.
Description and Exhibit A, drawing of No. 4 bow of 1997 Bentley Azure, prior to Aug. 22, 1997, 1 page.
Exhibit B, 1996 Rolls Royce Corniche convertible top, portion of Rolls Royce Parts, Service and Maintenance CD-ROM, prior to Aug. 22, 1997, 3 pages.
Laurain Steven G.
Sims William A.
Willard Michael T.
ASC Incorporated
Ip Paul
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