Patents by Inventor Johan NEUFELD

Johan NEUFELD 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: 20240092565
    Abstract: An example of an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a first track to mount on a container along a first side of the container opening. The apparatus further includes a second track to mount on the container along a second side of the container opening. The first side is opposite the second side. In addition, the apparatus includes a frame engaged with the first track and the second track. The frame is to move along the first track and the second track between an open position and a closed position. The apparatus also includes a first panel to mounted on the frame to cover a first portion of the container opening. The apparatus further includes a second panel to mounted on the frame to cover a second portion of the container opening. The first panel is to overlap the second panel by a distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Environmental Metal Works Ltd.
    Inventors: Lindsay Mark Haag, Cornelio Neufeld, Juan Fehr, Johan Guenther
  • Patent number: 10549614
    Abstract: Sliding tarp systems employed on trailers are disclosed. Various systems and improvements are disclosed which allow for unobstructed access to the tarp storage area and more reliable operation of the sliding tarp system. Unobstructed access to the storage area is achieved by providing extensions to the sliding tarp system tracks which the sliding tarp system support elements can be slid onto, leaving the storage area completely uncovered. The sliding tarp system track extensions can be removed or reoriented when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: GLIDER SYSTEMS IP INC.
    Inventors: Ilir Beshiri, Jacob Klassen, Johan Neufeld
  • Publication number: 20180272847
    Abstract: Sliding tarp systems employed on trailers are disclosed. Various systems and improvements are disclosed which allow for unobstructed access to the tarp storage area and more reliable operation of the sliding tarp system. Unobstructed access to the storage area is achieved by providing extensions to the sliding tarp system tracks which the sliding tarp system support elements can be slid onto, leaving the storage area completely uncovered. The sliding tarp system track extensions can be removed or reoriented when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Ilir BESHIRI, Jacob KLASSEN, Johan NEUFELD
  • Patent number: 10081234
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tarp systems, in particular, to improvements to various aspects of a tarp tensioning system. The tarp tensioning system has a plurality of frames, the frames having two or more bow members and a biasing mechanism coupled therebetween to maintain tension on the tarp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Glider Systems IP Inc.
    Inventors: Ilir Beshiri, Johan Neufeld
  • Publication number: 20170136858
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tarp systems, in particular, to improvements to various aspects of a tarp tensioning system. The tarp tensioning system has a plurality of frames, the frames having two or more bow members and a biasing mechanism coupled therebetween to maintain tension on the tarp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Ilir BESHIRI, Johan NEUFELD
  • Patent number: 9579959
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tarp systems, in particular, to improvements to various aspects of a tarp tensioning system. The tarp tensioning system has a plurality of frames, the frames having two or more bow members and a biasing mechanism coupled therebetween to maintain tension on the tarp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Glider Systems IP Inc.
    Inventors: Ilir Beshiri, Johan Neufeld
  • Publication number: 20170028828
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tarp systems, in particular, to improvements to various aspects of a tarp tensioning system. The tarp tensioning system has a plurality of frames, the frames having two or more bow members and a biasing mechanism coupled therebetween to maintain tension on the tarp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Ilir BESHIRI, Johan NEUFELD