IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0894574
(2004-07-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Weddington,John T.
- Miller,Raymond L.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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A convertible protective top for a vehicle. The top including a retractable canopy and at least two mounting brackets. The canopy includes at least two spaced-apart side members; at least two spaced-apart cross-members, and a cover attached to the cross-members. The cross-members are positioned bet
A convertible protective top for a vehicle. The top including a retractable canopy and at least two mounting brackets. The canopy includes at least two spaced-apart side members; at least two spaced-apart cross-members, and a cover attached to the cross-members. The cross-members are positioned between and slidably engaged with the side members, wherein the cross-members and cover are moved along the side members to retract the cover. The mounting brackets are attached to a front end and a rear end of the vehicle. Each of the mounting brackets include at least two vertical tubular members for receiving respective ones of the side members for securing the canopy to the vehicle.
대표청구항
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We claim: 1. A convertible protective top for being attached to a vehicle, comprising: (a) a retractable canopy, the canopy comprising: (i) at least two spaced-apart side members; (ii) at least two spaced-apart cross-members, wherein the cross-members are positioned between and slidably engaged wit
We claim: 1. A convertible protective top for being attached to a vehicle, comprising: (a) a retractable canopy, the canopy comprising: (i) at least two spaced-apart side members; (ii) at least two spaced-apart cross-members, wherein the cross-members are positioned between and slidably engaged with the side members; and (iii) a flexible cover attached to the cross-members, wherein the cross-members and cover are adapted for being moved along the side members as desired to retract or extend the cover; and (b) at least two mounting brackets for being attached to a front end and a rear end of the vehicle for securing the canopy to the vehicle. 2. The convertible protective top according to claim 1, wherein the cross-members include at least one hole positioned on opposing ends of the cross-members for allowing the cross-members to slidably engage the side members. 3. The convertible protective top according to claim 1, wherein the cover further includes at least one fastener positioned on each of a pair of opposing side edges for attaching a side curtain to each side edge and forming an enclosure. 4. The convertible protective top according to claim 3, wherein the at least one fastener comprises a zipper. 5. The convertible protective top according to claim 1, wherein the cover further includes a plurality of fasteners positioned on each of a pair of opposing side edges for attaching a side curtain to each side edge and forming an enclosure, and wherein the fasteners are selected from the group consisting of a button and a snap. 6. The convertible protective top according to claim 1, wherein the cover further includes at least one connector positioned on each of a pair of opposing side edges for slidably attaching the cover to the side members. 7. The convertible protective top according to claim 6, wherein the at least one connector includes a hole transverse to the connector for receiving a respective one of the cross-members and allowing a respective one of the side members, the connector, and the cross-member to be connected together. 8. The convertible protective top according to claim 6, wherein the connector comprises an elongate pocket. 9. The convertible protective top according to claim 6, wherein the connector is selected from the group consisting of a ring and loop. 10. The convertible protective top according to claim 1, wherein the side members are flexible for allowing the canopy to assume an arcuate shape when positioned on the vehicle and attached between a front end and a rear end of the vehicle defining a distance less than the length of the side member. 11. The convertible protective top according to claim 10, wherein the side members are made of flexible rods. 12. The convertible protective top according to claim 10, wherein the side members are made of a plurality of rod segments connected by shock cords. 13. The convertible protective top according to claim 1, wherein each of the mounting brackets include at least two vertical tubular members for receiving respective ones of the side members. 14. The convertible protective top according to claim 1, wherein the side members are secured to the mounting bracket by a cotter pin. 15. The convertible protective top according to claim 1, wherein the cover includes a front window and a rear window for providing an operator of the vehicle with a clear view. 16. A convertible protective top for being attached to a vehicle, comprising: (a) an arcuate retractable canopy, the canopy comprising: (i) at least two spaced-apart flexible side members; (ii) a plurality of spaced-apart cross-members positioned between the side members, the cross-members having a hole positioned on opposing ends of the cross-members for slidably engaging the side members, wherein the side members are slid through the holes; and (iii) a flexible cover including opposing side edges and opposing end edges, wherein each of the opposing side edges is slidably attached to a respective one of the side members by at least one pocket, and wherein each of the opposing end edges is attached to a respective one of the cross-members; and (b) at least two mounting brackets for being attached to a front end and a rear end of the vehicle, each of the mounting brackets including at least two vertical tubular members for receiving respective ones of the side members and securing the canopy to the vehicle. 17. The convertible protective top according to claim 16, wherein the cover further includes a zipper disposed on each of the opposing side edges for attaching a side curtain to each side edge and forming an enclosure. 18. The convertible protective top according to claim 16, wherein the side members are secured to the mounting bracket by a cotter pin. 19. The convertible protective top according to claim 16, wherein the cover includes a front window and a rear window for providing an operator of the vehicle with a clear view. 20. The convertible protective top according to claim 16, wherein the pocket includes a hole transverse to the pocket for receiving a respective one of the cross-members and allowing a respective one of the side members, pocket, and cross-member to be connected together. 21. A convertible protective top for being attached to a vehicle, comprising: (a) an arcuate retractable canopy, the canopy comprising: (i) at least two spaced-apart flexible side members; (ii) a plurality of spaced-apart cross-members positioned between the side members, the cross-members having a hole positioned on opposing ends of the cross-members for slidably engaging the side members, wherein the side members are slid through the holes; and (iii) a flexible rectangular cover slidably attached to the side members, the cover having a plurality of pockets attached to opposing side edges of the cover for securing each of the side edges to a respective one of the side members, each of the pockets has a hole transverse to the pocket for receiving a respective one of the cross-members for allowing the side members, pockets, and cross-members to be connected together; and (b) at least two mounting brackets for being attached to a front end and a rear end of the vehicle, each of the mounting brackets including at least two vertical tubular members for receiving respective ones of the side members and securing the canopy to the vehicle. 22. The convertible protective top according to claim 21, wherein the cover further includes a zipper disposed on each of the opposing side edges for attaching a side curtain to each side edge and forming an enclosure. 23. The convertible protective top according to claim 21, wherein the side members are secured to the mounting bracket by a cotter pin. 24. The convertible protective top according to claim 21, wherein the cover includes a front window and a rear window for providing an operator of the vehicle with a clear view. 25. A method of attaching a convertible protective top to a vehicle, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a retractable canopy, the canopy comprising: (i) at least two spaced-apart side members; (ii) at least two spaced-apart cross-members, wherein the cross-members are positioned between and slidably engaged with the side members; and (iii) a cover attached to the cross-members, wherein the cross-members and cover are moved along the side members to retract the cover; and (b) providing at least two mounting brackets and attaching the mounting brackets to a front end and a rear end of the vehicle, the mounting brackets including at least two vertical tubular members for receiving respective ones of the side members; (c) sliding opposing ends of each side member through an opening of respective ones of the vertical tubular members positioned at the front end and rear end of the vehicle; and (d) inserting a connecter through a hole in the opposing ends of each side member.
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