Patents by Inventor Chad A. Carter

Chad A. Carter has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12269329
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A Carter
  • Publication number: 20240239163
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A Carter
  • Publication number: 20240181854
    Abstract: A tonneau cover for a vehicle that includes a first panel and a second panel, the second panel is arranged rearward of the first panel in vehicle position when the tonneau cover is in a closed position; the first panel is connected to a first mechanism to guide the first panel into a storage compartment, and the second panel is connected to a second mechanism to guide the second panel into the storage compartment, the first panel is moveable into the storage compartment independently of the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Jerome James Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert Mosingo
  • Patent number: 11938800
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter
  • Patent number: 11745571
    Abstract: A latch system for a tonneau cover. The latch system includes a handle that is configured to move about an axis; and a latch pin connected to the handle. The latch pin is configured to move in a retracted direction and during movement of the handle towards the tonneau cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Extang Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert L. Mosingo
  • Publication number: 20230166587
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter
  • Patent number: 11602980
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter
  • Patent number: 11548359
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel is arranged rearward of the second panel in vehicle position when the tonneau cover is in a first position, each of the first panel and the second panel comprise a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The first panel and the second panel are movable into a second position where the bottom surface of the first panel is juxtaposed with the bottom surface of the second panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert Mosingo
  • Publication number: 20220396132
    Abstract: A latch system for a tonneau cover. The latch system includes a handle that is configured to move about an axis; and a latch pin connected to the handle. The latch pin is configured to move in a retracted direction and during movement of the handle towards the tonneau cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert L. Mosingo
  • Patent number: 11453277
    Abstract: A latch system for a tonneau cover. The latch system includes a handle that is configured to move about an axis; and a latch pin connected to the handle. The latch pin is configured to move in a retracted direction and during movement of the handle towards the tonneau cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Extang Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert L. Mosingo
  • Publication number: 20220144054
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter
  • Patent number: 11267323
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Tectum Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter
  • Publication number: 20220032749
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel is arranged rearward of the second panel in vehicle position when the tonneau cover is in a first position, each of the first panel and the second panel comprise a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The first panel and the second panel are movable into a second position where the bottom surface of the first panel is juxtaposed with the bottom surface of the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert Mosingo
  • Publication number: 20210323388
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter
  • Publication number: 20210268884
    Abstract: A latch system for a tonneau cover. The latch system includes a handle that is configured to move about an axis; and a latch pin connected to the handle. The latch pin is configured to move in a retracted direction and during movement of the handle towards the tonneau cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert L. Mosingo
  • Patent number: 11040606
    Abstract: A latch system for a tonneau cover. The latch system includes a handle that is configured to move about an axis; and a latch pin connected to the handle. The latch pin is configured to move in a retracted direction and during movement of the handle towards the tonneau cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Tectum Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert L. Mosingo
  • Publication number: 20200376944
    Abstract: A latch system for a tonneau cover. The latch system includes a handle that is configured to move about an axis; and a latch pin connected to the handle. The latch pin is configured to move in a retracted direction and during movement of the handle towards the tonneau cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert L. Mosingo
  • Patent number: D857603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TECTUM HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert L. Mosingo, Chad A. Carter
  • Patent number: D857604
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TECTUM HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert L. Mosingo, Chad A. Carter
  • Patent number: D857605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TECTUM HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert L. Mosingo, Chad A. Carter