Douglas David Robbins

US Patent:

47997273, Jan 24, 1989

Filed:

Apr 10, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/037114

Inventors:

Mark R. Robbins - Santa Monica CA
Douglas W. Robbins - Malibu CA
Roy P. Agosta - Southgate CA

Assignee:

Robbins Auto Top Co., Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

E05D 102

US Classification:

296107

Abstract:

An improved hinge is provided for interconnecting window panes or the like, wherein the hinge is particularly adapted for use in a folding rear window of an automotive vehicle having a fold-down convertible top. The hinge comprises an elongated one-piece extrusion of flexible elastomer material shaped to define a back-to-back pair of generally U-shaped channel strips joined together by a short hinge segment along one side thereof. The channel strips are respectively secured with substantial bond area to adjacent edges of a pair of window panes, with the hinge segment acccommodating relatively free swinging movement of the panes betweeen a normal position lying generally in a common plane and a folded or stacked position for compact storage.

Address:

8601 E Whitewater Dr APT 109, Anaheim, CA 92808

Phone:

7143131217

VIN:

1GKFC13J17R409341

Make:

GMC

Model:

YUKON

Year:

2007