Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Standing
Patent
1998-03-31
1999-11-09
Pedder, Dennis H.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Standing
52222, 160327, B60J 708
Patent
active
059799684
ABSTRACT:
Retainer arrangements for removably attaching flexible tops to sport utility, convertible, and other vehicles. The arrangements include a belt or flange which is sewn or otherwise attached to the flexible top and a U-shaped channel which is formed on the vehicle body. In the preferred embodiments, the belt or flange is received in the U-shaped channel and a mating protuberance and recess arrangement is provided to removably lock the flange in the channel.
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Essig Richard C.
Huotari Keijo J.
Troeger Rick H.
Bestop, Inc.
Carson W. Scott
Pedder Dennis H.
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