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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Frank G. Neubrand, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Raymond W. Ninness, Eastpointe, MI (US);
Assignee:
CTS Fahrzeug Dachsysteme GmbH, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J 7/20 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J 7/20 ;
Abstract
Apparatus for covering a retractable top for a motor vehicle, comprises a decklid and a tonneau cover. The decklid is attached to the vehicle, and is at least partially defining an opening through which the top may retract. The tonneau cover is slidably secured to the decklid to open and close the opening.