Patent ID: 6120087
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A device for enhancing the appearance of a pre-existing convertible top, comprising:a flexible cover member having a shape and size that substantially conforms to the shape and size of said pre-existing convertible top;a first clip means formed of a flexible and resilient material;said first clip means being a molded boot having a middle section of breadth substantially equal to a breadth of said pre-existing convertible top, said middle section overlying a leading edge of said pre-existing convertible top and said molded boot having opposed end sections that overlie and frictionally engage opposing side edges of said pre-existing convertible top;a leading edge of said flexible cover member disposed in underlying relation to said middle section of said molded boot, securely sandwiched between said middle section of said molded boot and a leading edge of said pre-existing convertible top;a second clip means;attaching means for attaching a side edge of said flexible cover member to a preselected surface of said second clip means;said second clip means adapted to releasably engage a side edge of said pre-existing convertible top; anda third clip means for securing a trailing end of said flexible cover member into overlying relation to a trailing end of said pre-existing convertible top;whereby said flexible cover member is quickly and easily releasably attachable to said pre-existing convertible top.