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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 21, 2023
Bestop, Inc., Louisville, CO (US);
Stephen J. Lewis, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Eric D. Getzschman, New Baltimore, MI (US);
Duane C. Junkin, Madison Heights, MI (US);
David A. Smith, Macomb Township, MI (US);
Charles C. Turney, Toledo, OH (US);
Edward S. Piec, Warren, MI (US);
Jonathon G. Moore, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Brandon Kincaid, Curtice, OH (US);
Eric J. Hanson, Dearborn, MI (US);
Bestop, Inc., Westminister, CO (US);
Abstract
A soft top cover assembly including a pivotal portion adapted for attaching at a roof top opening of a vehicle to selectively close off the roof top opening and open up the roof top opening for an open-air experience. The assembly has a cover attached to a first bow member of the pivotal portion and a rear header. Selectively rotating the pivotal portion covers and uncovers the roof top opening. The assembly has at least one lift assist assembly to help with controlled rotation of the pivotal portion between the closed and open positions.