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).

  • Publication number: 20230099236
    Abstract: A bed cap configured for attachment to a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle, the bed cap assembly includes: a first channel extending at least partially along a length of the bed cap and configured to collect fluid and/or debris; a first opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from the first channel; a tonneau cover supporting surface extending at least partially along the length of the bed cap, wherein the tonneau cover supporting surface comprises a planar surface that is arranged inboard of the channel in vehicle position; and a seal provided between the tonneau cover supporting surface and a bottom surface of a tonneau cover that is supported by the tonneau cover supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robert L. Mosingo, Robert Gaarder, Chad Carter, David Germano
  • Patent number: 11602981
    Abstract: A bed cap configured for attachment to a tailgate of a vehicle, the bed cap includes a channel configured to collect fluid and/or debris, the channel comprising a first opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from within the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robert L. Mosingo, Robert Gaarder, Chad Carter, David Germano
  • 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: 11590833
    Abstract: A bed cap configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle, the top surface defined between an inside wall and an outside wall, the bed cap covering the top surface between the inside wall and the outside wall at least along a section of a length of the bed wall, wherein the bed cap comprises a channel configured to collect fluid and/or debris and an opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robert L. Mosingo, Robert Gaarder, Chad Carter, David Germano
  • Patent number: 11577590
    Abstract: A tonneau system that includes one or more tonneau sections and a retraction system. The retraction system has an adjuster shaft; a bias member; a drive roller in communication with the adjuster shaft; one or more lines connected to the one or more tonneau sections and/or to the drive roller; and an adjuster to adjust torque provided by the bias member. The bias member is connected to the adjuster shaft, the drive roller, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chad Carter, Ryan DeLong, Jerome Facchinello, William Cohoon, Robert Gaarder, Wilbur Paul Winkle, III
  • 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: 11465478
    Abstract: A bed cap assembly for a cargo area of a vehicle, the cargo area includes a first bed wall and a second bed wall that is arranged at an angle relative to the first bed wall. The bed cap assembly includes a first bed cap configured for attachment to the first bed wall and a second bed cap configured for attachment to the second bed wall. The first bed cap includes a first channel, and the second bed cap includes a second channel. The first channel and the second channel are connected together. One or both of the first channel and the second channel may include a drain for evacuating fluid and/or debris from the first channel, the second channel, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robert L. Mosingo, Robert Gaarder, Chad Carter, David Germano
  • 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: 20220297517
    Abstract: A tonneau cover comprising: (a) a first panel and a second panel; (b) a hinge located between and connecting the first panel and the second panel; and (c) a cover extending over all or a portion of the first panel, the second panel, or both, and the hinge so that, when the first panel or the second panel rotates about the hinge, the cover forms a portion of the hinge and maintains the integrity of the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad Carter, David Germano, Robbie Mosingo
  • Patent number: 11427062
    Abstract: A tonneau cover comprising: (a) a first panel and a second panel; (b) a hinge located between and connecting the first panel and the second panel; and (c) a cover extending over all or a portion of the first panel, the second panel, or both, and the hinge so that, when the first panel or the second panel rotates about the hinge, the cover forms a portion of the hinge and maintains the integrity of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad Carter, David Germano, Robbie Mosingo
  • Patent number: 11383589
    Abstract: A tonneau cover comprising: (a) a plurality of panels; (b) one or more hinges between each panel of the plurality of panels so that the plurality of panels are rotatably connected together, wherein some or all of the one or more hinges include: (i) a plurality of expansion links that are movably interconnected together, some of the plurality of expansion links including: (1) one or more expansion projections; (2) one or more pockets that receive all or a portion of the one or more expansion projections from an adjacent one of the plurality of expansion links; and (3) one or more expansion stops that restricts movement of the one or more expansion projections from the adjacent one of plurality of the expansion links that extend within the one or more pockets; wherein the one or more hinges rotate so that the one or more hinges form of angle of about 90 degrees or more and about 225 degrees or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, David Germano, Robbie Mosingo, Chad Carter
  • Patent number: 11331990
    Abstract: A tonneau cover comprising: (a) a plurality of panels including at least a first panel and a second panel; and (b) one or more hinges located between and connecting the plurality of panels, at least one of the one or more hinges being a standing hinge located between the first panel and the second panel; wherein the standing hinge includes one or more rotary stands; and wherein the tonneau cover has a closed position where all of the plurality of panels are coplanar and extend within a plane, and when the first panel is rotated about the standing hinge, the one or more rotary stands lift the first panel and the second panel a distance above the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chad Carter
  • 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: 20220065020
    Abstract: A system for a vehicle having an accessory positioned along the vehicle. The system may also include a sensor located along the vehicle in wireless communication with the accessory, wherein the sensor triggers activation of the accessory based on input from an external source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chad Carter, Jerome Facchinello
  • Publication number: 20220032751
    Abstract: A tonneau system that includes a tonneau cover and a canister. The canister includes one or more tracks for guiding the tonneau cover within the canister during movement of the tonneau cover relative to the canister; and a retraction system including: a drive roller; one or more drive gears; and a bias member that moves the drive roller and the one or more gears to assist in moving the tonneau cover relative to the canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chad Carter, Ryan DeLong, Jerome Facchinello, William Cohoon, Robert Gaarder, Wilbur Paul Winkle, III
  • Publication number: 20220032752
    Abstract: A tonneau system that includes one or more tonneau sections and a retraction system. The retraction system has an adjuster shaft; a bias member; a drive roller in communication with the adjuster shaft; one or more lines connected to the one or more tonneau sections and/or to the drive roller; and an adjuster to adjust torque provided by the bias member. The bias member is connected to the adjuster shaft, the drive roller, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chad Carter, Ryan DeLong, Jerome Facchinello, William Cohoon, Robert Gaarder, Wilbur Paul Winkle, III
  • 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: 20220001729
    Abstract: A bed cap configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle, the top surface defined between an inside wall and an outside wall, the bed cap covering the top surface between the inside wall and the outside wall at least along a section of a length of the bed wall, wherein the bed cap comprises a channel configured to collect fluid and/or debris and an opening for evacuating the fluid and/or debris from the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robert L. Mosingo, Robert Gaarder, Chad Carter, David Germano