Patent Abstract:
A removable rooftop for jeep-type vehicles is provided. The rooftop comprises a top wall. Extending approximately perpendicularly from the top wall are first and second side walls. The rooftop is removable and is of a half-cut design. The rooftop is a hard top and is lightweight, allowing a single person to mount or remove the rooftop from the jeep-type vehicle. Additionally, the rooftop comprises a support wall integrated onto the top wall to allow for a sunroof to be installed into the rooftop if desired.

Full Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   1. Field of the Invention 
   The present invention relates to vehicle rooftops, and more particularly, to removable rooftops for jeep-type vehicles. 
   2. Description of the Related Art 
   Many designs for rooftops of jeep-type vehicles have been designed in the past. Some of these designs have included bikini-type soft tops and full hard tops. None of them, however, includes the characteristics brought forth in the instant invention, namely a removable, half cut, hard rooftop for jeep-type vehicles. The instant invention is lightweight, allowing a single person to mount or remove the rooftop. Additionally, the rooftop comprises a support wall to allow for a sunroof to be installed into the rooftop if desired. 
   There are no rooftops for jeep-type vehicles to the best of applicant&#39;s knowledge that are lightweight, removable, half cut, and hard for jeep-type vehicles that also allow for the installation of a sunroof. 
   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   A rooftop used in combination with jeep-type vehicles, comprises a substantially rectangular top wall having first, second, third, and fourth ends. The first and second ends are parallel and equally spaced apart from each other by the third and fourth ends. The first end is removably secured to a windshield frame of a jeep-type vehicle. The substantially rectangular top wall also has first and second elongated wedges. 
   First and second side walls extend substantially perpendicularly from the third and fourth ends to form a rooftop for the jeep-type vehicle. The first and second side walls terminate at first and second bases respectfully and mount upon the jeep-type vehicle. The rooftop forms a driver and front passenger cabin for the jeep-type vehicle. 
   The first and second elongated wedges extend from the first end to the first and second bases. The first and second elongated wedges have cooperative characteristics to receive door window frames of the jeep-type vehicle when the door window frames are in a closed position, with the jeep doors closed. 
   The substantially rectangular top wall has a reinforced area defined as a support wall for structural integrity and the substantially rectangular top wall has a sunroof assembly built within the support wall. The sunroof assembly is at a first predetermined distance from the first end and extends towards the second end without reaching the second end. 
   The rooftop is filled with a filler material to reduce ultra violet radiation and reduce exterior noise within the driver and front passenger cabin of the jeep-type vehicle. 
   The rooftop is made of a hard, lightweight, weatherproof plastic material. 
   It is therefore one of the main objects of the present invention to provide a removable rooftop that is half cut and is structurally designed to allow for the installation of a sunroof. 
   It is another object of this invention to provide a hard removable rooftop that may be installed onto a jeep-type vehicle, without making modifications to the jeep-type vehicle. 
   It is another object of the present invention to provide a removable rooftop that is a hard type top. 
   It is another object of the present invention to provide a removable rooftop that is lightweight and may be mounted onto a jeep-type vehicle without aid or assistance. 
   It is still another object of the present invention to provide a removable rooftop that reduces interior cabin noise for the driver and passengers. 
   It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a removable rooftop that provides protection from weather elements such as wind, rain, hail, sleet, and snow. 
   It is still another object of the present invention to provide a removable rooftop that provides protection from UV radiation. 
   It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a removable rooftop that protects the driver and passengers from debris while driving. 
   It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device that is inexpensive to manufacture and maintain while retaining its effectiveness. 
   Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: 
       FIG. 1  represents a perspective view of the instant invention over a jeep-type vehicle. 
       FIG. 2  shows a side view of the instant invention mounted onto the jeep-type vehicle. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates a top view of the instant invention. 
       FIG. 4  is a representation of a front view of the instant invention. 
       FIG. 4   a  is a cut view of the instant invention taken along the line  4   a – 4   a  as seen in  FIG. 4  showing the filler material. 
       FIG. 5  illustrates a bottom view of the instant invention. 
       FIG. 6  shows a side view of the instant invention. 
       FIG. 7  shows another side view of the instant invention. 
       FIG. 8  shows a close up view of the interior side of a side wall and leg bolted to the base of the jeep-type vehicle. 
       FIG. 9  shows a corner of the interior side of the top wall secured onto ridge  102 . 
   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
   Referring now to the drawings, where the present invention is generally referred to with numeral  10 , it can be observed that it basically includes top wall  20  and side walls  28 . 
   As seen in  FIG. 1 , instant invention  10  is in position to be mounted onto jeep-type vehicle  100 . Instant invention  10  comprises top wall  20 . Top wall  20  has support wall  22 . In the preferred embodiment, support wall  22  is sturdy and of thickness to have sunroof assembly  23  mounted within. Sunroof assembly may be centrally positioned over the driver and front passenger side of jeep-type vehicle  100 . Extending approximately perpendicularly from top wall  20 , are side walls  28 . Each respective side wall  28  terminates at its base  32  of leg  30 . Leg  30  is shaped to fit flush against base  104  of jeep-type vehicle  100  when mounted upon it. Extending from front edge  40  of top wall  20  to base  32  of leg  30  is wedge  38 . Wedge  38  is shaped to complement the shape of door  106  when door  106  is shut closed, as seen in  FIG. 2 . In the closed position, the door window frame of door  106 , forms a seal with wedge  38 . This seal reduces interior cabin noise for the driver and passengers; provides protection from weather elements such as wind, rain, hail, sleet, and snow; and helps protect the driver and passengers from debris while driving. 
   Jeep-type vehicle  100  comprises ridge  102  of a windshield assembly, doors  106 , and base  104 . Typically mounted onto jeep-type vehicle  100  is roll bar assembly  110 . Roll bar assembly  110  comprises sidebars  112  parallel and equally spaced apart from each other by support bar  114  and ridge  102 . Support bar  114  extends generally perpendicularly defining mid bars  118 . Further stabilizing roll bar assembly  110  onto jeep-type vehicle  100 , are rear bars  116 , which mount directly thereon. 
   Seen in  FIG. 2  is a side view of instant invention  10  mounted onto jeep-type vehicle  100 . Instant invention  10  is designed to fit onto jeep-type vehicle  100  without making modifications to jeep-type vehicle  100 . Meaning, instant invention  10  may be installed onto a jeep-type vehicle as the vehicle is delivered from its factory. Once mounted and secured onto jeep-type vehicle  100 , instant invention  10  is strong, stable and sturdy, essentially a part of the jeep-type vehicle. Front edge  40  secures onto ridge  102 , seen in  FIG. 1 , and base  32  secures onto base  104  of jeep-type vehicle  100 . In the preferred embodiment, jeep-type vehicle  100  is a “JEEP” model “CJ-7”, or WRANGLER” up to the year 1998 of DaimlerChrysler. More specifically, the jeep-type vehicle is a vehicle suitable for traveling over rough terrain having four wheels and exhibiting the characteristics or capable of exhibiting the characteristics of a jeep. 
   As seen in  FIGS. 3 and 5 , instant invention  10  comprises sunroof assembly  23 , which is built into support wall  22  in the preferred embodiment. As part of top wall  20 , support wall  22  is structurally designed with additional layering to allow for the installation of sunroof assembly  23 , without compromising the necessary rigid qualities of a rooftop. 
   As seen in  FIG. 4 , support wall  22  defines a thicker section of top wall  20  for sufficient room of sunroof assembly  23 , seen in  FIG. 3 . Extending approximately perpendicularly from top wall  20  are side walls  28 . Side walls  28  terminate at bases  32 . Each base  32  comprises a flange  34 . 
   As seen in  FIGS. 6 and 7 , wedges  38  are shaped to complement the shape of door  106  when door  106  is shut closed, as seen in  FIG. 2 . 
   As seen in  FIG. 8 , side wall  28  and leg  30  mount on the exterior side of rear bar  116  and mid bar  118 , enabling flange  34  to mount flush onto base  104 . In the preferred embodiment, bolts  36  may be utilized to secure flange  34 . Bolts  36  may be replaced with other forms of attachment, including but not limited to, rivets, welding, screws, and quick-release fasteners. 
   As seen in  FIG. 9 , bracket  24 , extending from the interior side of top wall  20  may be used to secure instant invention  10  to ridge  102 . In the preferred embodiment, bolts  26  may be utilized to secure bracket  24 . Bolts  26  may be replaced with other forms of attachment, including but not limited to, rivets, welding, screws, and quick-release fasteners. 
   In the preferred embodiment, instant invention  10  may be manufactured from hard weatherproof plastic materials that are lightweight yet strong. Various plastic polymers and composites may be utilized for manufacturing purposes. The plastic materials are strong enough to provide protection from weather elements such as wind, rain, hail, sleet, and snow as an example. In addition, the plastic materials are strong enough to provide protection for the driver and passengers from debris while driving. 
   The instant invention, defined as a removable rooftop, is lightweight and may be mounted onto jeep-type vehicle  100  by a single person without aid or assistance in most cases. Furthermore, the removable rooftop may be installed onto a jeep-type vehicle without making modifications to the jeep-type vehicle. 
   In between the exterior and interior walls of top wall  20 , support wall  22 , side walls  28 , and legs  30 , instant invention  10  may comprise foam  25 , seen in  FIG. 4   a , or other filler material to strengthen instant invention  10 . In the preferred embodiment, the foam or filler material provides protection from UV radiation and reduces interior cabin noise for the driver and passengers. 
   The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.

Technology Classification (CPC): 1