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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2004
Applicants:
Jack W. Adoline, Toledo, OH (US);
Mark R. Thomas, Toledo, OH (US);
Phillip A. Mcconnell, Swanton, OH (US);
Thomas J. Fischer, Whitehouse, OH (US);
Inventors:
Jack W. Adoline, Toledo, OH (US);
Mark R. Thomas, Toledo, OH (US);
Phillip A. McConnell, Swanton, OH (US);
Thomas J. Fischer, Whitehouse, OH (US);
Assignee:
Associated Spring Raymond, Maumee, OH (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 25/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A strut assembly having first and second mounting members extending from opposite ends of the housing for mounting the strut assembly to a hood assembly. A locking member is connected to the housing and slides into locking engagement with the rod member. Restraining members are secured to the mounting members to prevent unwanted travel of the hood assembly beyond a fully opened position.