Patents Assigned to Bismarck Canvas, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8783756
    Abstract: A rear arm assembly for a tarp cover system comprising a main roller arm, the rear arm assembly comprising a first arm that is secured to the main roller arm of the tarp cover system by a first connecting member, a second arm that is pivotally attached to the first arm, and a third arm that is connected to the second arm by a second connecting member that is curved at a roughly ninety-degree angle. The rear arm assembly is not attached to the tailgate at any point other than at the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Bismarck Canvas, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay A. Schmeichel
  • Patent number: 8056955
    Abstract: A trailer tarp cover system comprising a main arm, a rectangular joint, a gas spring, and a motor located on the distal end of the main arm. In a first embodiment, the rectangular joint is comprised of the bottom portion of the main arm, two axle support members, two first support members, and two second support members. In a second embodiment, the rectangular joint is comprised of the bottom portion of the main arm, two axle support members, one first support member, and one second support member. In an alternate embodiment, torsion springs are used in lieu of the gas spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Bismarck Canvas, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay A. Schmeichel
  • Patent number: 7147265
    Abstract: A collapsible truck bed cover comprising a frame and an outer covering, wherein the frame comprises four primary support bars, four secondary support bars, and four cross bars. The primary support bars are pivotally connected to each other at a swinging pivot point. The secondary support bars are pivotally connected to the primary support bars. The two rear primary support bars are pivotally connected to the truck bed rails at two stationary pivot points. When the cover is fully collapsed, it fits underneath an existing tonneau cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Bismarck Canvas, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay A. Schmeichel