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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2021
Magna Exteriors Inc., Concord, CA;
John S. Muglia, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Mohan Girijeshwar, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Keijo J. Huotari, Fenton, MI (US);
Brian Staley, Bloomfield, MI (US);
Larry Richard Erickson, Birmingham, MI (US);
Marc Cogswell, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Robert M. Horner, Ferndale, MI (US);
Luyao Zhu, Troy, MI (US);
MAGNA EXTERIORS, INC., Ontario, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a hardtop for a vehicle that has an exterior thermoplastic roof panel and sides. The hardtop includes a top frame formed of at least two longitudinal sides and at least one cross vehicle piece formed from fiber reinforced polymer. Connected to the top frame is at least one roof panel forming an outer surface of the hardtop. There are also one or more side frames each having a side panel connected thereto. The roof panel and side panel are all formed of thermoplastic, so it is possible to have a Class A finish paint surface or mold in color finish.