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US 7,427,095 · App. 11/541,902 · Granted Sep 23, 2008

Covering structure having automatic coupling system

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Patent No.
US 7,427,095
App. No.
11/541,902
Granted
Sep 23, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A tonneau system for a cargo box of a vehicle having a support frame connectable to the cargo box. A cover spans the support frame and is positionable between a tensioned position and an untensioned position. A pivot block is mounted to the support frame, while the cover is coupled to a rear bracket member. The rear bracket member carries the cover and pivotally engages the pivot block such that the rear bracket member rotates between a raised position and a lowered position. The rear bracket member can be automatically locked in the lowered position. A bow member couples the cover along a cross vehicle direction. The bow member or other member can operate to tension the cover in the cross vehicle direction.

Claims (7)

1. A tonneau system for a cargo box of a vehicle, said tonneau system comprising:

a rail support system attached to the cargo box;

a cover extending over the cargo box and said rail support system, said cover having a bow member; and

a retaining bracket extending from said rail support system, said retaining bracket including a main body and a wing portion extending from said main body along said rail support system, said wing portion of said retaining bracket engaging said bow member to secure said cover relative to said rail support system in at least a vertical direction.

2. The tonneau system of claim 1 , wherein said bow member comprises a shelf portion engaging said wing portion to secure said cover relative to said rail support system in at least said vertical direction.

3. The tonneau system of claim 2 , wherein said shelf portion has tapered sidewalls to facilitate movement of said bow member relative to said rail support system.

4. The tonneau system of claim 1 , wherein said main body of said retaining bracket has a generally circular cross section.

Assignments (22)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 2, 2021
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: EXTANG CORPORATION; TRUXEDO INC.; BEDRUG, INC.; UNDERCOVER, INC.; RETRAX HOLDINGS, LLC; ADVANTAGE TRUCK ACCESSORIES INC.; LAURMARK ENTERPRISES, INC.; A.R.E. ACCESSORIES LLC; N-FAB, INC.; RUGGED LINER, INC.; HUSKY LINERS, INC.; OMIX-ADA, INC.; LUND, INC.; ROLL-N-LOCK CORPORATION; LUND MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.; BUSHWACKER, INC.
Reel/Frame 055193/0892 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 1, 2021
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AND COLLATERAL AGENT
To: EXTANG CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 055098/0542 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 1, 2021
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AND COLLATERAL AGENT
To: EXTANG CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 055098/0521 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (ABL) Recorded Jan 29, 2021
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 055175/0678 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (TL) Recorded Jan 29, 2021
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 055270/0428 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (INDENTURE) Recorded Jul 3, 2019
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 049673/0083 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECOND LIEN SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT RIGHTS AT REEL/FRAME NO. 033429/0668 Recorded May 20, 2017
From: ACAS, LLC (F/K/A AMERICAN CAPITAL, LTD.)
To: EXTANG CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 042512/0771 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF FIRST LIEN SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS AT REEL/FRAME NO. 039843/0220 Recorded May 20, 2017
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
To: EXTANG CORPORATION; TRUXEDO INC.; BEDRUG, INC.; UNDERCOVER, INC.; RETRAX HOLDINGS, LLC; ADVANTAGE TRUCK ACCESSORIES INC.; LAURMARK ENTERPRISES, INC.; A.R.E. ACCESSORIES LLC; N-FAB, INC.
Reel/Frame 042512/0749 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (SECOND LIEN) Recorded May 18, 2017
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AND COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 042499/0346 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (FIRST LIEN) Recorded May 16, 2017
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AND COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 042481/0488 →
FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 26, 2016
From: EXTANG CORPORATION; TRUXEDO, INC.; BEDRUG, INC.; UNDERCOVER, INC.; RETRAX HOLDINGS, LLC; ADVANTAGE TRUCK ACCESSORIES, INC.; LAURMARK ENTERPRISES, INC.; A.R.E. ACCESSORIES, LLC; N-FAB, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 039843/0220 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN TRADEMARK AND PATENT RIGHTS Recorded Aug 25, 2016
From: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: EXTANG CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 039825/0484 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 24, 2016
From: MADISON CAPITAL FUNDING LLC, AS AGENT
To: EXTANG CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 039807/0268 →
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT FILED 3/19/2014 AT REEL/FRAME: 032479/0900 Recorded Jul 28, 2014
From: AMERICAN CAPITAL, LTD.
To: EXTANG CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 033428/0957 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 28, 2014
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 033429/0262 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 28, 2014
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: AMERICAN CAPITAL, LTD., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 033429/0668 →
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT FILED 7/1/2010 AT REEL/FRAME: 024626/0632 Recorded Jul 28, 2014
From: MADISON CAPITAL FUNDING LLC
To: EXTANG CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 033429/0543 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 28, 2014
From: WHEATLEY, DONALD G.
To: EXTANG CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 033401/0459 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 19, 2014
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: AMERICAN CAPITAL, LTD.
Reel/Frame 032479/0900 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 1, 2010
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: MADISON CAPITAL FUNDING LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 024626/0632 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS RECORDED ON REEL/FRAME 020270/0218 ON 12/19/2007 AND REEL/FRAME 022542/0945 ON 4/15/2009 Recorded Jun 28, 2010
From: MFC CAPITAL FUNDING, INC.
To: EXTANG CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 024599/0459 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 15, 2009
From: EXTANG CORPORATION
To: MFC CAPITAL FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 022542/0945 →