Mechanism for a sliding roof

Details Mechanism for a sliding roof Mechanism for a sliding roof

2009-09-25

2011-11-22

Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)

Ships

Hatches and covers

Inflatable gaskets

C296S216030, C296S223000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08061290

ABSTRACT:
An assembly for covering an opening of a vehicle, and particularly a boat, comprising a base frame having a pair of guide rails with a stop at a forward end and a continuous peripheral sealing surface; a movable panel slidably attached to the guide rails and configured to substantially cover the opening in a closed position, the panel having a sealing surface that substantially conforms to the base frame peripheral sealing surface in the closed position; the slidable panel attachment comprising a pair of mirror image slide assemblies on a front panel portion and a pair of mirror image rear brackets on a rear panel portion; the rear brackets being pivotably attached to the guide rails; and the slide assemblies having a panel raising mechanism comprising a drive slide and a locator disposed within guiderails, and a raising lever disposed between the drive slide and the guide rails and configured to raise the panel to an open position, a closing position, and a sealing position.

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EP Search Report for EP 2,168,798.
EP search opinion for EP 2,168,798.

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