Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Weschke, JR.

Kenneth R. Weschke, JR. 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: 11701951
    Abstract: A rolling tarp deployment system includes a trailer, a bulkhead fixed to the trailer, first and second bows movable along the trailer, first and second tensioning assemblies, and a cover. The first tensioning assembly has a first member secured to the first bow, a second member secured to the bulkhead, and a first actuator configured to engage the first and second members to restrain the first bow to the bulkhead. The second tensioning assembly has a third member secured to the second bow, a fourth member fixed to the trailer, and a second actuator configured to engage the third and fourth members and move the second bow away from the bulkhead. The cover is tensioned when both the first and second members and the third and fourth members are engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Weschke, Jr., Joseph G. Callahan, Justin Bjorum
  • Publication number: 20210016644
    Abstract: A rolling tarp deployment system includes a trailer, a bulkhead fixed to the trailer, first and second bows movable along the trailer, first and second tensioning assemblies, and a cover. The first tensioning assembly has a first member secured to the first bow, a second member secured to the bulkhead, and a first actuator configured to engage the first and second members to restrain the first bow to the bulkhead. The second tensioning assembly has a third member secured to the second bow, a fourth member fixed to the trailer, and a second actuator configured to engage the third and fourth members and move the second bow away from the bulkhead. The cover is tensioned when both the first and second members and the third and fourth members are engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Tarpstop, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Weschke, JR., Joseph G. Callahan, Justin Bjorum
  • Patent number: 10807512
    Abstract: A shipping system for a rolling tarp system has a trailer bed and first and second guide tracks attached to the trailer bed. The trailer bed has a towing element that defines front, sides, and rear portions. The first and second guide tracks are transverse to the trailer sides and configured to support the rolling tarp system. The rolling tarp system is loaded on and unloaded off the first and second guide tracks along the side of the trailer bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Tarpstop, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Weschke, Jr., Joseph G. Callahan
  • Publication number: 20180264987
    Abstract: A shipping system for a rolling tarp system has a trailer bed and first and second guide tracks attached to the trailer bed. The trailer bed has a towing element that defines front, sides, and rear portions. The first and second guide tracks are transverse to the trailer sides and configured to support the rolling tarp system. The rolling tarp system is loaded on and unloaded off the first and second guide tracks along the side of the trailer bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Tarpstop, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Weschke, JR., Joseph G. Callahan
  • Patent number: 9555698
    Abstract: A retractable top covering system has a top covering configured to cover an open top area of a container having sides that define an interior space. The top covering is connected to a retractable top drive mechanism that selectively retracts and deploys the retractable top covering. A track is supported along an upper edge of the container around a portion of the open top area. The track supports at least one trolley for relative movement along the upper edge of the container. A support bow is connected the trolley and supports the retractable top covering. A cable, connected between the retractable top drive mechanism and the trolley, moves the trolley along the track in response to retraction and deployment action of the retractable top drive mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Tarpstop, LLC
    Inventors: Everest Damsi, Kenneth R. Weschke, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160263978
    Abstract: A retractable top covering system has a top covering configured to cover an open top area of a container having sides that define an interior space. The top covering is connected to a retractable top drive mechanism that selectively retracts and deploys the retractable top covering. A track is supported along an upper edge of the container around a portion of the open top area. The track supports at least one trolley for relative movement along the upper edge of the container. A support bow is connected the trolley and supports the retractable top covering. A cable, connected between the retractable top drive mechanism and the trolley, moves the trolley along the track in response to retraction and deployment action of the retractable top drive mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Tarpstop, LLC
    Inventors: Everest Damsi, Kenneth R. Weschke, JR.