Convertible top for an automobile

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a convertible top for an automobile showing our new design,

FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof, it being understood that the left is a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the convertible top for an automobile shown in lowered position;

FIG. 5 is a is a right side view of FIG. 4, it being understood that the left side view is a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 4.

The broken line indication showing the relationship of the automobile body environment in the above figures is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a convertible top for an automobile, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D488767
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 27, 2001
Date of Patent: Apr 20, 2004
Inventors: Martin Ebert (Wobbelin), Gunter Dahnke (Lugwigslust), John F Workman (Gartow)
Primary Examiner: Stacia Cadmus
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Gary R. Ilmanen, Esq.
Application Number: 29/147,494
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Cover, Canopy, Or Top (21) (D12/401)
International Classification: 1216;