Patents by Inventor Richard Mergenthaler

Richard Mergenthaler 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).

  • Cover system
    Patent number: 7325856
    Abstract: The invention comprises a retractable cover system comprising: a flexible cover. A plurality of supporting bows support the cover A semi-rigid member having first and second ends is secured to the cover section. The semi-rigid member is capable of flexing laterally outward if the system is retracted. This outward action allows the cover or cover sections to consistently fold in the same way and prevents the cover or cover sections from getting caught in the load or in the cover system componentry. The invention also comprises a segmented tube means secured to the bottom portion of the cover between the bows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventors: Vincent J Merlot, Jr., Richard Mergenthaler
  • COVER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20070187979
    Abstract: The invention comprises a retractable cover system comprising: a flexible cover. A plurality of supporting bows support the cover A semi-rigid member having first and second ends is secured to the cover section. The semi-rigid member is capable of flexing laterally outward if the system is retracted. This outward action allows the cover or cover sections to consistently fold in the same way and prevents the cover or cover sections from getting caught in the load or in the cover system componentry. The invention also comprises a segmented tube means secured to the bottom portion of the cover between the bows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Merlot Tarp & Sidekit Company
    Inventors: Vincent Merlot, Richard Mergenthaler
  • Cover system
    Patent number: 7210726
    Abstract: The invention comprises a retractable cover system comprising: a flexible cover. A plurality of supporting bows support the cover. A semi-rigid member having first and second ends is secured to the cover section. The semi-rigid member is capable of flexing laterally outward if the system is retracted. This outward action allows the cover or cover sections to consistently fold in the same way and prevents the cover or cover sections from getting caught in the load or in the cover system componentry. The invention also comprises a segmented tube secured to the bottom portion of the cover between the bows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Merlot Tarp & Sidekit Company
    Inventors: Vincent J. Merlot, Jr., Richard Mergenthaler
  • Cover system
    Publication number: 20060125278
    Abstract: The invention comprises a retractable cover system comprising: a flexible cover. A plurality of supporting bows support the cover. A semi-rigid member having first and second ends is secured to the cover section. The semi-rigid member is capable of flexing laterally outward if the system is retracted. This outward action allows the cover or cover sections to consistently fold in the same way and prevents the cover or cover sections from getting caught in the load or in the cover system componentry. The invention also comprises a segmented tube means secured to the bottom portion of the cover between the bows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Vincent Merlot, Richard Mergenthaler