US 12,454,830 B1
Tarp support apparatus and system
Anthony F. Kroboth, Lehighton, PA (US)
Filed by Anthony F. Kroboth, Lehighton, PA (US)
Filed on Dec. 10, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/975,620.
Application 18/975,620 is a continuation in part of application No. 18/178,284, filed on Mar. 3, 2023, granted, now 12,203,272.
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. E04F 10/06 (2006.01)
CPC E04F 10/0633 (2013.01) [E04F 10/0662 (2013.01); E04F 10/0666 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus for supporting a flexible sheet-like article in a stretched orientation under tension extending over a ground area, the flexible sheet-like article having a side edge and plurality of spaced-apart openings formed along the side edge with eyelet fittings mounted in the openings, the apparatus comprising:
an elongated structural member including a web having a rear wall configured to be secured to a support surface, a front side portion, and a longitudinally extending track integrally formed on the front side portion; and
a plurality of fastener members each including a base configured to be slidably mountable to the track, and a securing element connected to the base configured to be detachably connected to one of the eyelet fittings of the flexible sheet-like article,
wherein the base is securable against longitudinal sliding on the track.