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US4679847A
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Removable cab top for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-01
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Granted: 1987-07-14
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Expires: 2006-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A removable top for a vehicle such as a pick up truck. The top includes a single of lightweight transparent material which covers a top opening and a rear opening of the vehicle cab.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L. Dirck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/10; B60J7/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A removable top in combination with a vehicle, wherein said vehicle includes a cab having a roof and adjoining rear wall, said cab further including corner located support posts connected by upper side rails, an opening means formed in said cab roof between said side rails and extending into said cab rear wall between said support posts, said removable top being formed of transparent sheet material covering said cab opening means between said support posts and side rails and forming a continuation of said cab roof, fastening means associated with said top and cab for detachably connecting the top to the cab.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A removable top in combination with a vehicle, wherein said vehicle includes a cab having a roof and adjoining rear wall, said cab further including corner located support posts connected by upper side rails, an opening means formed in said cab roof between said side rails and extending into said cab rear wall between said support posts, said removable top being formed of transparent sheet material covering said cab opening means between said support posts and side rails and forming a continuation of said cab roof, fastening means associated with said top and cab for detachably connecting the top to the cab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said fastening means is a plurality of toggle latches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said removable top is a generally L-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said vehicle includes a bed located rearwardly of said cab, said opening extending downwardly of said cab rear wall to the adjacent said bed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 1 and a channel part located about a peripheral margin of said cab opening at said roof, said channel part constituting means for supporting said removable top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 5 and means disposed between said channel part and removable top for sealing said cab against entry of moisture.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-07-13 | 1991-01-12 | 1991-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-07-13 | 1995-01-12 | 1995-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-07-13 | 1999-01-12 | 1999-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |