Power convertible top with automatic top and tonneau sequencing
Patent 5067768 Issued on November 26, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 23, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 23, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2540454 2747928 2768857 Control linkage for foldable top motor vehicles Convertible top frame Manually foldable top for automobile vehicles Combined removable panel-convertible top system Power latch system Patent #: 4819983 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 425271 filed on 10/23/1989US Classes:296/107.08, Including top storage compartment with closure296/110, Plural up position296/117Raising and lowering devicesExaminersPrimary: Focarino, Margaret A.Assistant: Hoge, Gary C. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB60J 007/08AbstractA power actuating system automatically moves a convertible top and a tonneau in a sequence in which the tonneau is closed both when the top is raised and lowered and wherein the power actuating system includes plural power cylinders and a linkage mechanism for moving the convertible top and tonneau in a sequence including moving the tonneau from its closed position to a raised open position, thereafter moving the top from lowered position to raised position with the top rear bow partially raised, then moving the rear bow to fully raised position to provide clearance for movement of the tonneau to its closed position, moving the tonneau to its closed position, and finally moving the rear bow to its lowered position for engagement with the car body adjacent the tonneau. | |
