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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2023
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2022
Dowco, Inc., Manitowoc,, WI (US);
Ryan Ritchel, Lebanon, MO (US);
David Baird, Marshfield, MO (US);
Bhavana Singh, Lebanon, MO (US);
Randy Michael, Lebanon, MO (US);
Caleb Stith, Lebanon, MO (US);
Cory Halsted, Lebanon, MO (US);
Mark McSorley, Lebanon, MO (US);
Ron Raby, Springfield, MS (US);
Gary Gasteiger, New Haven, IN (US);
Dowco, Inc., Manitowoc, WI (US);
Abstract
An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.