Convertible top

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1997-01-10

1998-09-22

Pape, Joseph D.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

296116, 296136, B60J 712

Patent

active

058104224

ABSTRACT:
A convertible top for an automotive vehicle is provided. This convertible top is coupled to the vehicle such that it moves between a raised operative position and a lowered storage position. When in the raised operative position, the convertible top covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle. When in the lowered storage position, the convertible top is stored in the rear seat area and is covered by a portion of the convertible top itself.

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