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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 19, 2006
Heiner Bensmann, Georgsmarienhutte, DE;
Heiko Pohlmann, Osnabruck, DE;
Holger Plettendorf, Hagan A.t.w., DE;
Heiner Bensmann, Georgsmarienhutte, DE;
Heiko Pohlmann, Osnabruck, DE;
Holger Plettendorf, Hagan A.t.w., DE;
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Osnabruck, DE;
Abstract
A convertible vehicle includes a retractable top with a rear window laterally surrounded by flexible cover regions. The rear window is movable relative to the cover regions. The top has flexible and tensionable loose material portions that forms a water pockets for sealing between the cover regions and the sides of the rear window. Each loose material portion has a lower end fixed to a material holding hoop disposed beneath the rear window. The material holding hoop has a holding opening through which a part of the loose material portion extends.