Patents by Inventor Chad Carter
Chad 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).
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Patent number: 11938800Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATIONInventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter
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Patent number: 11919379Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad Carter, David Germano, Robbie Mosingo
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Publication number: 20230406078Abstract: An apparatus for covering at least a portion of a cargo area of a vehicle, the apparatus includes a frame; one or more side panels attached to the frame; one or more quarter panels attached to the frame; a rear panel; a roof panel supported by the frame; and a lifting mechanism configured to reposition the roof panel relative to the frame and/or the one or more side panels. The lifting mechanism has a handle, a lifter, and a track supporting the lifter. Movement of the handle causes the track to move in a first direction, which causes the lifter to slide in the track in a second direction to raise and/or lower the lifter, which causes the roof panel to be moved or repositioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Robert Mosingo, Chad Carter, Anthony Becker, Robert Wisely
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Publication number: 20230382209Abstract: A support member configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle and below a bed cap so that the support member is stacked at least partially in between the bed cap and the top surface of the bed wall; and a bed cap assembly having a support member configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle; and a bed cap configured for placement on the support member so that the support member is stacked at least partially in between the bed cap and the top surface of the bed wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robert L. Mosingo, Robert Gaarder, Chad Carter, David Germano
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Publication number: 20230373570Abstract: A utility rack for covering at least a portion of a cargo area of a vehicle, the utility rack includes a frame having: one or more lower support bars that are configured to extend at least partially along a length of the cargo area; one or more upper support bars that are configured to extend at least partially along the length of the cargo area; and one or more pillars extending between the one or more lower support bars and the upper support bars; wherein in a first configuration of the frame, the one or more pillars are connected to inner surfaces of the one or more lower support bars and the one or more upper support bars; and in a second configuration, the one or more pillars are connected to outer surfaces of the one or more lower support bars and the one or more upper support bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Robert Mosingo, Chad Carter, Anthony Becker, Robert Wisely, Daniel Delaney
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Publication number: 20230323726Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Chad Carter, Jerome Facchinello
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Patent number: 11772469Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robert L. Mosingo, Robert Gaarder, Chad Carter, David Germano
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Publication number: 20230294495Abstract: A method of operating a tonneau cover and a tailgate of a vehicle, including: transmitting one or more signals to a first control module to open or lower the tailgate; determining a position of the tonneau cover with the first control module or a second control module and transmitting by the first control module and/or the second control module one or more signals to a mechanism associated with the tonneau cover to open the tonneau cover if the tonneau cover is determined by the first control module and/or the second control module to be in a closed position; and then lowering the tailgate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Kelly Kneifl, Robert Gaarder, Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robbie Mosingo, Chad Carter
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Patent number: 11745571Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter, Robert L. Mosingo
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Publication number: 20230264545Abstract: A tonneau system comprising: (a) a plurality of tonneau sections; (b) a retraction system including: (i) a drive roller; (ii) a pulley spaced apart from the drive roller; (iii) a track extending from a location proximate to the drive roller to a location proximate to the pulley; and (iv) a line connected to the drive roller and one or more of the plurality of tonneau sections; wherein the line extends between the one or more of the plurality of tonneau sections and the driver roller when the plurality of tonneau sections are in the closed position, and the line extends from the one or more of the plurality of tonneau sections around the pulley and to the drive roller when the plurality of tonneau sections are in the stored position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Chad Carter, Ryan DeLong, Jerome Facchinello, William Cohoon, Robert Gaarder, Wilbur Paul Winkle, III
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Patent number: 11725433Abstract: A striker assembly comprising: (a) a latch that releasably engages a tonneau cover or a truck cap; and (b) an actuator in communication with the latch to actuate the latch between an open position and a closed position, wherein the actuation causes the tonneau cover or the truck cap to move between the open position and the closed position; wherein actuation is initiated wirelessly based on an input signal received by the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Chad Carter, Jerome Facchinello
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Publication number: 20230226893Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad Carter, David Germano, Robbie Mosingo
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Patent number: 11701954Abstract: A method of operating a tonneau cover and a tailgate of a vehicle, including: transmitting one or more signals to a first control module to open or lower the tailgate; determining a position of the tonneau cover with the first control module or a second control module and transmitting by the first control module and/or the second control module one or more signals to a mechanism associated with the tonneau cover to open the tonneau cover if the tonneau cover is determined by the first control module and/or the second control module to be in a closed position; and then lowering the tailgate.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Kelly Kneifl, Robert Gaarder, Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robbie Mosingo, Chad Carter
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Patent number: 11702880Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Chad Carter, Jerome Facchinello
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Patent number: 11673457Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Chad Carter, Ryan DeLong, Jerome Facchinello, William Cohoon, Robert Gaarder, Wilbur Paul Winkle, III
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Publication number: 20230166587Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A. Carter
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Patent number: 11634017Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad Carter, David Germano, Robbie Mosingo
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Publication number: 20230114568Abstract: A tonneau cover configured to cover a cargo box of a vehicle, comprising: (a) opposing side rails configured to attach to opposing sides of the cargo box; (b) a slat extending between and supported by the opposing siderails, wherein the slat is configured to move along the siderails; and (c) a drive system that drives the slat and moves the slat along the side rails from a closed position where the slat covers an interior of the cargo box, to an open position where the interior of the cargo box is exposed, wherein the drive system is controlled wirelessly by a remote device, by a sensor located along the cargo box, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Chad Carter, Jerome Facchinello
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Publication number: 20230099236Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robert L. Mosingo, Robert Gaarder, Chad Carter, David Germano
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Patent number: 11602981Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATIONInventors: Jerome Facchinello, Daniel J. Delaney, Robert L. Mosingo, Robert Gaarder, Chad Carter, David Germano