Vertical door conversion kit

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Hinge – Having stop or abutment

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C016S367000, C016S239000, C016S246000, C016S248000

Reexamination Certificate

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07552514

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a method of opening a vehicle door in a doorway of a vehicle body, the method comprising: rotating such vehicle door in a horizontal plane of motion until such vehicle door substantially clears such vehicle body; and then rotating such vehicle door in a vertical plane of motion until such vehicle door substantially clears such door way. The invention may be easily retrofitted to existing vehicles or factory installed.

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