Patents by Inventor Heath Copp

Heath Copp 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: 20250018776
    Abstract: A tri-panel tonneau cover arrangement comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The second panel hingedly coupled between the first panel and the third panel and slidably coupled to a rail assembly within the truck bed, enabling the tonneau cover to transition between different configurations, such as a closed configuration where the panels are positioned in coplanar orientation to cover the truck bed opening, and a folded configuration where the panels are stacked atop one another. The rail assembly includes features that enable the panels to drop into detents, shifting the weight to a moisture-resistant seal between the panels and the truck bed. Additionally, the tonneau cover incorporates water collection channels to inhibit water intrusion along the hinged edges between the panels, thereby ensuring a reliable seal and enhancing functionality while reducing complexity and maintenance requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Cory Robinson
  • Publication number: 20250019014
    Abstract: A clamp for a tonneau cover including a leveling feature intended to enhance the fit between a tonneau cover and a pickup truck bed. The clamp includes a first and second jaw member capable of pivoting between open and clamping positions, allowing the first and second jaw members to securely grip a section of the pickup truck. Additionally, the clamp defines a mounting surface that serves as a platform for attaching various tonneau cover components, effectively connecting the cover to the pickup truck bed. To achieve optimal alignment, the clamp includes a first and second lever that can be adjusted by applying opposing forces to enable modification the planar angle of the mounting surface, facilitating the leveling of all mounting surfaces among the clamps attached to the pickup truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Cory Robinson
  • Patent number: 10654346
    Abstract: A retractable pickup truck box cover system includes a pivot joint with improved strength, durability, and manufacturability between panels of a panel assembly of the cover system. A sealing system between the panels and along ends of the panel assembly provides improved weather resistance to the cover system. A lateral support system provides resistance to binding loads when opening and closing the panel assembly. The lateral support system may also aid installation of the cover system. A ramp adjustment system allows fine tuning of the ramps that guide folding and unfolding of the panel assembly. An improved locking system and the pivot joints allow more compact storage of the panel assembly. The improved locking system includes lock rods that engage rails of the cover system. Connecting structures connect adjacent panel pairs when the cover system is deployed and do not connect the adjacent panels when the cover system is stowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: PERAGON ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Joel Anderson
  • Patent number: 10471879
    Abstract: A retractable pickup truck box cover system includes a pivot joint with improved strength, durability, and manufacturability between panels of a panel assembly of the cover system. A sealing system between the panels and along ends of the panel assembly provides improved weather resistance to the cover system. A lateral support system provides resistance to binding loads when opening and closing the panel assembly. The lateral support system may also aid installation of the cover system. A ramp adjustment system allows fine tuning of the ramps that guide folding and unfolding of the panel assembly. An improved locking system and the pivot joints allow more compact storage of the panel assembly. The improved locking system includes lock rods that engage rails of the cover system. Connecting structures connect adjacent panel pairs when the cover system is deployed and do not connect the adjacent panels when the cover system is stowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: PERAGON ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Joel Amiel Anderson
  • Patent number: 9849821
    Abstract: A retractable pickup truck box cover system includes a pivot joint with improved strength, durability, and manufacturability between panels of a panel assembly of the cover system. A sealing system between the panels and along ends of the panel assembly provides improved weather resistance to the cover system. A lateral support system provides resistance to binding loads when opening and closing the panel assembly. The lateral support system may also aid installation of the cover system. A ramp adjustment system allows fine tuning of the ramps that guide folding and unfolding of the panel assembly. An improved locking system and the pivot joints allow more compact storage of the panel assembly. The improved locking system includes lock rods that engage rails of the cover system. Connecting structures connect adjacent panel pairs when the cover system is deployed and do not connect the adjacent panels when the cover system is stowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Peragon Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Joel Amiel Anderson
  • Publication number: 20170334275
    Abstract: A retractable pickup truck box cover system includes a pivot joint with improved strength, durability, and manufacturability between panels of a panel assembly of the cover system. A sealing system between the panels and along ends of the panel assembly provides improved weather resistance to the cover system. A lateral support system provides resistance to binding loads when opening and closing the panel assembly. The lateral support system may also aid installation of the cover system. A ramp adjustment system allows fine tuning of the ramps that guide folding and unfolding of the panel assembly. An improved locking system and the pivot joints allow more compact storage of the panel assembly. The improved locking system includes lock rods that engage rails of the cover system. Connecting structures connect adjacent panel pairs when the cover system is deployed and do not connect the adjacent panels when the cover system is stowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Joel Anderson
  • Patent number: 9707833
    Abstract: A retractable pickup truck box cover system includes a pivot joint with improved strength, durability, and manufacturability between panels of a panel assembly of the cover system. A sealing system between the panels and along ends of the panel assembly provides improved weather resistance to the cover system. A lateral support system provides resistance to binding loads when opening and closing the panel assembly. The lateral support system may also aid installation of the cover system. A ramp adjustment system allows fine tuning of the ramps that guide folding and unfolding of the panel assembly. An improved locking system and the pivot joints allow more compact storage of the panel assembly. The improved locking system includes lock rods that engage rails of the cover system. Connecting structures connect adjacent panel pairs when the cover system is deployed and do not connect the adjacent panels when the cover system is stowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Peragon Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Joel Anderson
  • Patent number: 9296285
    Abstract: A retractable pickup truck box cover system includes a pivot joint with improved strength, durability, and manufacturability between panels of a panel assembly of the cover system. A sealing system between the panels and along ends of the panel assembly provides improved weather resistance to the cover system. A lateral support system provides resistance to binding loads when opening and closing the panel assembly. The lateral support system may also aid installation of the cover system. A ramp adjustment system allows fine tuning of the ramps that guide folding and unfolding of the panel assembly. An improved locking system and the pivot joints allow more compact storage of the panel assembly. The improved locking system includes lock rods that engage rails of the cover system. Connecting structures connect adjacent panel pairs when the cover system is deployed and do not connect the adjacent panels when the cover system is stowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Peragon Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Joel Amiel Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140312646
    Abstract: A retractable pickup truck box cover system includes a pivot joint with improved strength, durability, and manufacturability between panels of a panel assembly of the cover system. A sealing system between the panels and along ends of the panel assembly provides improved weather resistance to the cover system. A lateral support system provides resistance to binding loads when opening and closing the panel assembly. The lateral support system may also aid installation of the cover system. A ramp adjustment system allows fine tuning of the ramps that guide folding and unfolding of the panel assembly. An improved locking system and the pivot joints allow more compact storage of the panel assembly. The improved locking system includes lock rods that engage rails of the cover system. Connecting structures connect adjacent panel pairs when the cover system is deployed and do not connect the adjacent panels when the cover system is stowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Joel Amiel Anderson
  • Publication number: 20130229027
    Abstract: A retractable pickup truck box cover system includes a pivot joint with improved strength, durability, and manufacturability between panels of a panel assembly of the cover system. A sealing system between the panels and along ends of the panel assembly provides improved weather resistance to the cover system. A lateral support system provides resistance to binding loads when opening and closing the panel assembly. The lateral support system may also aid installation of the cover system. A ramp adjustment system allows fine tuning of the ramps that guide folding and unfolding of the panel assembly. An improved locking system and the pivot joints allow more compact storage of the panel assembly. The improved locking system includes lock rods that engage rails of the cover system. Connecting structures connect adjacent panel pairs when the cover system is deployed and do not connect the adjacent panels when the cover system is stowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Peragon Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Copp, Joel Anderson