Abstract: The disclosure relates to a detachable windshield for a vehicle. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a detachable windshield for a motor vehicle such as an automobile, in particular an automobile having an engine compartment positioned forward of a passenger compartment. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a detachable windshield, at least one structural member, and a plurality of releasable fasteners that attach the detachable windshield to the structural member. The windshield may be detached upon release of the fasteners. In another embodiment, a method includes placing a detachable windshield onto at least one structural member of a vehicle, and securing the detachable windshield to the structural member with a plurality of releasable fasteners. In a further embodiment, a vehicle includes means for viewing an outside area from within a vehicle, means for supporting the viewing means, and means for securing the viewing means to the supporting means.

Abstract: A door of a motor vehicle has a substantially rigid sheet that extends downwardly from a lower edge of the door. The sheet may be opaque, translucent, or transparent. The sheet may be fixed in the extended position or may be selectively retractable and extendable.

Abstract: A method for provisioning a service on a communication network includes receiving a service order comprising a service request. The service request relates to a service provided on a communication network. The method includes analyzing the service order to determine a plurality of network elements to provision to complete the service request and one or more network resources of the communication network required to complete the service request. The method includes retrieving a configuration profile for each of the plurality of network elements and reserving the one or more network resources of the communication network required to complete the service request. The method also includes preparing a service template for each of the plurality of network elements using the configuration profile for each of the plurality of network elements. The service templates are capable of being delivered to respective network elements for execution.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo rack is provided with a sill connected to the vehicle, at least one rotatable joint mounted on the sill, and at least one arm coupled to the at least one joint and configured to hold cargo.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo rack is provided with a carrier member and a carrier positioning device for positioning the carrier member. The carrier member is positionable in at least a deployed position and a stored position.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo rack is provided with a carrier member and a carrier positioning device for positioning the carrier member. The carrier member is positionable in at least a deployed position and a stored position.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo rack is provided with a sill connected to the vehicle, at least one rotatable joint mounted on the sill, and at least one arm coupled to the at least one joint and configured to hold cargo.