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Navigational device for installation in a vehicle and a method for doing same

  • US 7,363,148 B1
  • Filed: 12/20/2006
  • Issued: 04/22/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing navigational capabilities to a vehicle not originally equipped with such capabilities, the method comprising the steps of:

  • removing at least one non-navigational component from the vehicle, wherein removal of the non-navigational component creates an open port;

    installing a mounting assembly within the open port; and

    attaching a navigational device to the mounting assembly, such that the mounting assembly is configured to linearly raise and lower the navigational device between a raised position, wherein at least one-half of the navigational device is positioned within the open port, and a lowered position, wherein more than one-half of the navigational device is positioned outside the open port.

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