Patents by Inventor Steven Rossi

Steven Rossi 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: 20230391174
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a frame and a tonneau cover having a plurality of tonneau sections moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position. The tonneau cover includes solar energy-receiving material secured to a top exposed surface of at least two of the tonneau sections. The solar energy-receiving material moves with their corresponding tonneau sections between the unfolded and folded positions. A battery, transformer, and/or electrical cabling system may be included within the circuit for power storage and conversion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON
  • Patent number: 11780305
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a frame and a tonneau cover having a plurality of tonneau sections moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position. The tonneau cover includes solar energy-receiving material secured to a top exposed surface of at least two of the tonneau sections. The solar energy-receiving material moves with their corresponding tonneau sections between the unfolded and folded positions. A battery, transformer, and/or electrical cabling system may be included within the circuit for power storage and conversion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: WorkSport Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon
  • Patent number: 11760177
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a frame and a tonneau cover having a plurality of tonneau sections moveable between an extended position covering a cargo box of the pickup truck and a folded position forming a stack of the tonneau sections. The stack being coupled to the frame and pivotally moveable between a first position depending into the cargo box and a second position extending upward generally from the cargo box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Worksport Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon, John Schmider, Terry Popik
  • Publication number: 20230216321
    Abstract: A portable power system for powering an appliance connected thereto. The portable power system includes an inverter unit and a rechargeable primary energy storage unit having a first energy storage capacity. The inverter unit includes an inverter, a power outlet, and portions defining a receptacle space configured to releasably receive the primary energy storage unit therein. The inverter unit and the primary energy storage unit are configured to be electrically connected together when the primary rechargeable energy storage unit is received within the receptacle space and to provide electric power to the power outlet. The inverter unit also including a short term energy storage device that is configured to provide electric power to the power outlet and a connected appliance when the primary energy storage unit is released and removed from the inverter unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan Loudon, Julian Richardson, Jason Macdonald, Steven Rossi
  • Publication number: 20230158871
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a frame and a tonneau cover having a plurality of tonneau sections moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position. The tonneau cover includes solar energy-receiving material secured to a top exposed surface of at least two of the tonneau sections. The solar energy-receiving material moves with their corresponding tonneau sections between the unfolded and folded positions. A battery, transformer, and/or electrical cabling system may be included within the circuit for power storage and conversion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON
  • Publication number: 20230065116
    Abstract: A tonneau cover frame for use with a bed of a pickup truck. The frame including a plurality of side rails, a plurality of end rails and a plurality of cross rails. The side rails being configured for extending along sides of the bed of the pickup truck, the end rails extending between the side rails adjacent to front and rear ends of the frame, and the cross rails extending between the side rails at a location between the front and rear ends of the frame. The plurality of end rails and the plurality of cross rails each having an adjustable length, whereby the frame is adjustable in width for use in connection with differently sized beds of different pickup trucks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Ajeethkumar Angappan
  • Publication number: 20220410678
    Abstract: A covering and retaining system for mounting to the cargo box of a pickup truck, which includes a front wall, a rear wall, first and second sidewalls extending between the front and rear walls. The system includes a housing attachable to the bed and extending generally between the first and second sidewalls. A retaining medium is provided within the housing and is extendible from the housing between retracted and extended positions. The retaining medium being in a free state and unsecured to the cargo box moving of the retaining medium between the retracted and extended positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventor: Steven Rossi
  • Patent number: 11358452
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover and latch assemblies to retain the tonneau cover to the bed of the truck. The cover is moveable between an unfolded positon where the cover encloses the bed and a folded position where the bed is uncovered. The latch assemblies can include latch bases that define discreet mounting positons for a latch handle assembly that employ retention members to retain the latch handle assembly in a particular mounting positon. Another latch assembly includes a latch base having an endless belt to positon the latch handle assembly. A rail attachment is also provided to mount to the bed and provide an anchor point for keep in to tonneau cover engage over the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: WORKSPORT LTD.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon, Julian Richardson
  • Publication number: 20220126660
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a frame and a tonneau cover having a plurality of tonneau sections moveable between an extended position covering a cargo box of the pickup truck and a folded position forming a stack of the tonneau sections. The stack being coupled to the frame and pivotally moveable between a first position depending into the cargo box and a second position extending upward generally from the cargo box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON, John SCHMIDER, Terry POPIK
  • Patent number: 11305625
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover and latch assemblies to retain the tonneau cover to the bed of the truck. The cover is moveable between an unfolded positon where the cover encloses the bed and a folded position where the bed is uncovered. The latch assemblies can include latch bases that define discreet mounting positons for a latch handle assembly that employ retention members to retain the latch handle assembly in a particular mounting positon. Another latch assembly includes a latch base having an endless belt to positon the latch handle assembly. A rail attachment is also provided to mount to the bed and provide an anchor point for keep in to tonneau cover engage over the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: WorkSport Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon, Julian Richardson, Eric Sosenko
  • Patent number: 11305626
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover and latch assemblies to retain the tonneau cover to the bed of the truck. The cover is moveable between an unfolded positon where the cover encloses the bed and a folded position where the bed is uncovered. The latch assemblies can include latch bases that define discreet mounting positons for a latch handle assembly that employ retention members to retain the latch handle assembly in a particular mounting positon. Another latch assembly includes a latch base having an endless belt to positon the latch handle assembly. A rail attachment is also provided to mount to the bed and provide an anchor point for keep in to tonneau cover engage over the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: WorkSport Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon, Julian Richardson
  • Publication number: 20220097504
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover and latch assemblies to retain the tonneau cover to the bed of the truck. The cover is moveable between an unfolded positon where the cover encloses the bed and a folded position where the bed is uncovered. The latch assemblies can include latch bases that define discreet mounting positons for a latch handle assembly that employ retention members to retain the latch handle assembly in a particular mounting positon. Another latch assembly includes a latch base having an endless belt to positon the latch handle assembly. A rail attachment is also provided to mount to the bed and provide an anchor point for keep in to tonneau cover engage over the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON, Julian RICHARDSON, Eric SOSENKO
  • Publication number: 20220097505
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover and latch assemblies to retain the tonneau cover to the bed of the truck. The cover is moveable between an unfolded positon where the cover encloses the bed and a folded position where the bed is uncovered. The latch assemblies can include latch bases that define discreet mounting positons for a latch handle assembly that employ retention members to retain the latch handle assembly in a particular mounting positon. Another latch assembly includes a latch base having an endless belt to positon the latch handle assembly. A rail attachment is also provided to mount to the bed and provide an anchor point for keep in to tonneau cover engage over the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON, Julian RICHARDSON, Eric SOSENKO
  • Publication number: 20220009327
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover and latch assemblies to retain the tonneau cover to the bed of the truck. The cover is moveable between an unfolded positon where the cover encloses the bed and a folded position where the bed is uncovered. The latch assemblies can include latch bases that define discreet mounting positons for a latch handle assembly that employ retention members to retain the latch handle assembly in a particular mounting positon. Another latch assembly includes a latch base having an endless belt to positon the latch handle assembly. A rail attachment is also provided to mount to the bed and provide an anchor point for keep in to tonneau cover engage over the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON, Julian RICHARDSON, Eric SOSENKO
  • Patent number: 11220164
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a cargo box of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a pair of side rails for mounting to the sidewalls of the cargo box and a tonneau cover having at least two tonneau sections and being moveable relative to one another between an unfolded state and a folded state. In the unfolded state the tonneau sections substantially covering the cargo box and in the folded state the tonneau sections being arranged in a stack. The stack of tonneau sections is pivotally connected to the side rails by a pivot connection that is moveable between secure and release positions. In the secure position, the stack being retainingly engaged with the side rails and, in the release position, the stack being removably engaged with the side rails whereby the stack is removable from the cargo box while the side rails remain mounted therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: WORKSPORT, LTD.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon, John Schmider, Terry Popik
  • Publication number: 20200215889
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a cargo box of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a pair of side rails for mounting to the sidewalls of the cargo box and a tonneau cover having at least two tonneau sections and being moveable relative to one another between an unfolded state and a folded state. In the unfolded state the tonneau sections substantially covering the cargo box and in the folded state the tonneau sections being arranged in a stack. The stack of tonneau sections is pivotally connected to the side rails by a pivot connection that is moveable between secure and release positions. In the secure position, the stack being retainingly engaged with the side rails and, in the release position, the stack being removably engaged with the side rails whereby the stack is removable from the cargo box while the side rails remain mounted therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON, John SCHMIDER, Terry POPIK
  • Patent number: 10596887
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover, a frame, and a latch. The tonneau cover has a plurality of tonneau sections, including at least a first tonneau section and a second tonneau section. A first hinge system couples the first tonneau section to the second tonneau section, enabling stacking and expanding of the first tonneau section relative to the second tonneau section. The frame has a first side rail securable to a first side of a cargo box of a pickup truck and a second side rail securable to a second side of the cargo box. The latch releaseably secures the tonneau cover to the first and second side rails. When the latch is released, the stacked tonneau sections are permitted to depend into the cargo box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: WORKSPORT, LTD.
    Inventors: Steven Rossi, Jonathan Loudon, John Schmider, Terry Popik
  • Patent number: 10399420
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck is provided. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The tonneau cover includes a front cross-member, a primary tonneau section hingedly coupled to the front cross-member, and at least one secondary tonneau section hingedly coupled in series to the first tonneau section. The first bracket extends from the front cross-member proximal to a first end thereof for securing the first end of the front cross-member to a first side wall of a cargo box of a pickup truck when the front cross-member is positioned atop a bulkhead of the cargo box. The second bracket extends from the front cross-member proximal to a second end thereof opposite the first end for securing the second end of the front cross-member to a second side wall of the cargo box of the pickup truck when the front cross-member is positioned atop the bulkhead of the cargo box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: WORKSPORT LTD.
    Inventor: Steven Rossi
  • Patent number: 10252676
    Abstract: A storage bag for use with a tonneau cover is provided. The storage bag has a main body having at least one pocket, and at least one first fastener secured to the main body for releaseably fastening the main body to a bottom surface of a tonneau cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: WorkSport Ltd.
    Inventor: Steven Rossi
  • Publication number: 20180339581
    Abstract: A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover, a frame, and a latch. The tonneau cover has a plurality of tonneau sections, including at least a first tonneau section and a second tonneau section. A first hinge system couples the first tonneau section to the second tonneau section, enabling stacking and expanding of the first tonneau section relative to the second tonneau section. The frame has a first side rail securable to a first side of a cargo box of a pickup truck and a second side rail securable to a second side of the cargo box. The latch releaseably secures the tonneau cover to the first and second side rails. When the latch is released, the stacked tonneau sections are permitted to depend into the cargo box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Steven ROSSI, Jonathan LOUDON, John SCHMIDER, Terry POPIK