Patents by Inventor Matthew Chverchko

Matthew Chverchko 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).

  • Hinged tonneau cover for transporting a significant top load
    Publication number: 20050099033
    Abstract: A cover for the rear storage compartment of a pickup truck or similar vehicle having an open top storage compartment, the cover comprised of at least two panels made of a rigid material casing attached to structural members specifically designed to support and transport a significant load placed on top of the cover. At least one panel is substantially and removably secured to the top of the sidewalls of the rear storage compartment by attachment means that does not require drilling into any portion of the vehicle. In addition, all the non-substantially secured panels are lockable, and are hingedly and removably attached to the at least one substantially secured panel, providing secure and easy access to the rear storage compartment. The hinge attachment further allows for each non-substantially secured panel to be removed individually, providing alternative panel configurations for carrying large items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Matthew Chverchko, Ethan Wendle
  • Hinged tonneau cover for transporting a significant top load
    Patent number: 6883855
    Abstract: A cover for the rear storage compartment of a pickup truck or similar vehicle having an open top storage compartment, the cover comprised of at least two panels made of a rigid material casing attached to structural members specifically designed to support and transport a significant load placed on top of the cover. At least one panel is substantially and removably secured to the top of the sidewalls of the rear storage compartment by attachment means that does not require drilling into any portion of the vehicle. In addition, all the non-substantially secured panels are lockable, and are hingedly and removably attached to the at least one substantially secured panel, providing secure and easy access to the rear storage compartment. The hinge attachment further allows for each non-substantially secured panel to be removed individually, providing alternative panel configurations for carrying large items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Diamondback Automotive Accessories, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Chverchko, Ethan D. Wendle
  • Hinged tonneau cover for transporting a significant top load
    Publication number: 20040195857
    Abstract: A cover for the rear storage compartment of a pickup truck or similar vehicle having an open top storage compartment, the cover comprised of at least two panels made of a rigid material casing attached to structural members specifically designed to support and transport a significant load placed on top of the cover. At least one panel is substantially and removably secured to the top of the sidewalls of the rear storage compartment by attachment means that does not require drilling into any portion of the vehicle. In addition, all the non-substantially secured panels are lockable, and are hingedly and removably attached to the at least one substantially secured panel, providing secure and easy access to the rear storage compartment. The hinge attachment further allows for each non-substantially secured panel to be removed individually, providing alternative panel configurations for carrying large items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Diamondback Automotive Accessories, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Chverchko, Ethan D. Wendle