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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2005
Mostafa Rashidy, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
George Wolenter, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Robert G. Storc, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Gerald F. Tobin, Grosse Ile, MI (US);
Mostafa Rashidy, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
George Wolenter, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Robert G. Storc, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Gerald F. Tobin, Grosse Ile, MI (US);
ASC Incorporated, Southgate, MI (US);
Abstract
A retractable pillar is used in a convertible vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a pillar is automatically retracted and extended. A further aspect of the present invention rotates at least a portion of the pillar during its movement. In still another aspect of the present invention, a retractable B-pillar provides weatherstrip sealing to a door-mounted window.