Convertible tarp system
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Aug 29, 2017
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May 19, 2015
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Mar 21, 2012
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Abstract
A convertible tarp system provides an extendable and retractable enclosure especially suited for covering a flatbed trailer. The convertible tarp system includes a plurality of bows and trolleys that support a tarp structure. A guide track defines a longitudinal path of movement and supports the trolleys for movement along the longitudinal path. The guide track is configured to substantially restrict lateral movement of the trolleys along the longitudinal path.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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TARPSTOP LLC | 12000 WILLIAMS ROAD PERRYSBURG OH 43551 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- B60J Class
- 685 Applications Filed
- 557 Patents Issued To-Date
- 81.32 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Damsi, Everest | Perrysburg, US | 11 | 113 |
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 113 | |||
Knepper, Andrew | Woodville, US | 8 | 105 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 105 | |||
Weschke, Kenneth | Perrysburg, US | 2 | 27 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 27 |
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- 5 Citation Count
- B60J Class
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