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Document | Title | Date |
20090208305 | STRAP ROLLER - A device for supplying heavy duty strapping for use in a cargo area. The device includes a housing, a two-way motor supported within the housing having a shaft for paying out, winding and storing the heavy duty strapping and a magnet affixed to the housing and sized to releaseably affix the device to a magnetically attractable support. | 08-20-2009 |
20100074709 | LOAD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION APPARATUS - There is provided a load restraint installation apparatus comprising of an elongated body, tie receivers positioned at spaced intervals along the body, and a mounting assembly for mounting the body to a lifting apparatus, such that straps or cables are received in the tie receivers and then the body is lifted by the lifting apparatus to position the straps or cables at a top of a load on a transport vehicle. | 03-25-2010 |
20100111634 | Chain Load Binder (Ausbinder) - There is disclosed a load binder device ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100124470 | Security Load Bra - A security device used to secure heavy payloads upon a flatbed platform trailer bed thereby preventing injury during sudden stops and collisions. The security device comprises a plurality of interwoven load bearing straps capable of securing heavy payloads on trucks. The security device is situated between the front side of the payload and the backside of the front cab. | 05-20-2010 |
20100266360 | Air release pneumatic load binder - A mechanically actuated, air release, binding device adapted for use on trucks or trailers, commonly known as a load binder, comprises a horizontally aligned frame, truck air brake cylinder, lever arm and attachment connection. The air brake includes an internal piston and exposed drive shaft which are spring driven outwards from the cylinder. Application of compressed air to the cylinder drives the piston and drive shaft inwards, rotating the lever arm and providing a fully slack condition in binding straps or chains attached to the binder. Release of all or part of the cylinder compressed air draws in upon the lever arm rotating it to a full or floating binding condition automatically. A ratchet and pawl secured to the lever arm mechanically locks the binder and adjusts when the binder becomes slack due to load shift or transportation conditions. The pawl is fully released to permit the binder to provide full load strap slack for attachment or removal. | 10-21-2010 |
20100329809 | ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPORTING LOAD IN TRANSPORTATION UNIT - A support arrangement for supporting load in a transportation unit, includes a rod-like support member to be placed beside the load to support it and two parallel rails in the longitudinal direction of the transportation unit and at a distance from each other. The support member includes support ends to be fastened to support points in the transportation unit so that the support member is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the transportation unit. To achieve safe and easily implemented support for the load to be transported, the support member is arranged to move along the inner walls of the rails and guided by the inner walls to set it against the load. The support arrangement includes an elongated flexible member and a tightening element for tightening the elongated flexible member against the load to be supported so that displacement of the load in relation to the rod-like member is prevented. | 12-30-2010 |
20110158760 | LINKABLE ROPE ASSEMBLY - A linkable loop rope system that includes at least two loop rope assemblies fastened together by a coupling mechanism operable to releaseably couple the rope assemblies for use in securing large and/or irregular shaped objects on a transport vehicle or a tarp or cover on such objects during transport. | 06-30-2011 |
20110158761 | LOAD SECURING SYSTEM - A load securing system comprises a tensioning member ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110176883 | CARGO NET - The invention relates to a net comprising a plurality of net members ( | 07-21-2011 |
20120009040 | Single Point Release System - A single point release system provides a single point for efficiently, concurrently releasing multiple cargo retaining latches of an aerial delivery system. A release module is mounted to the platform and connects via a cable and is actuable to a release mode to concurrently release each of the latches. | 01-12-2012 |
20120076608 | ACTIVE LASHING MATERIALS AND EYELETS - A securing assembly adapted for promoting a more secure relationship through active material actuation, facilitating lashing, attenuating tension, reducing slack, and/or facilitating unlashing, include selectively or passively modified lashing material and/or eyelets comprising active material elements. | 03-29-2012 |
20120107066 | Devices for Securing Cargo - Devices for securing cargo in the bed of a truck having tie-down anchors are provided. A representative device includes: a body sized and shaped to span a width of cargo to be secured in the bed of the truck, the body having a first segment and a second segment; a first attachment member connected to the first segment; and a second attachment member spaced from the first attachment member and being connected to the first segment; the first attachment member and the second attachment member being operative to be secured in position relative to first and second ones of the tie-down anchors of the truck such that the cargo is positioned between the truck bed and the body of the device. | 05-03-2012 |
20120177458 | SHOCK ABSORPTION AND RESTRAINT APPARATUS - A shock absorption and restraint apparatus including a plurality of co-acting cushioned pads which create a protective shock absorbing barrier for a load in a railroad car (or other shipping container) and a set of straps which are employed to restrain the cushioned pads and the load. In certain embodiments, the cushioned pads include one or more central or connector cushioned pads and one or more side or cooperating cushioned pads. In certain embodiments, the cushioned pads include strap engaging mechanisms which are configured to be engaged by the straps. The cushioned pads are preferably lightweight, easy to handle and install, recyclable, and readily reusable. In certain embodiments, the cushioned pads are configured, sized, and constructed in such a way to protect the specific load in the railroad car. | 07-12-2012 |
20120263552 | VEHICLE CARGO RETENTION SYSTEM - A vehicle body includes structure that defines a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and an opening between the first and third surfaces. The first surface and the second surface at least partially define lateral boundaries of a vehicle cargo area. The third surface at least partially defines a compartment separate from the cargo area. A first fastening element is mounted with respect to a flexible member. A second fastening element is mounted with respect to the second wall and is releasably engageable with the first fastening element. The flexible member is selectively movable through the opening from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration, the flexible member is substantially entirely outside the cargo area. In the deployed configuration, the flexible member extends sufficiently across the cargo area such that the first fastening element is engaged with the second fastening element. | 10-18-2012 |
20120308325 | CHUCK AND LOCK SYSTEM WITH EXTENDABLE BRACE FOR PREVENTING FALLING OF FLATBED TRUCK LOADS - A chuck and lock system prevents the load on a flatbed truck from shifting at the destination during offloading. The system includes one or more extendable brace units or vertical stakes and a movable chuck and lock, which operates as a socket locking each extendable brace in place. The chuck and lock unit is attached to dunnage underneath the load. The units can be spaced on either side of the load where needed. The load is held on each side between the vertical braces adjacent to the load and which are adjusted for the height of the load. Straps are supported by the extendable braces and go over the load. At the destination, prior to unloading, all straps or lashings are removed or loosened. The vertical braces prevent the load from shifting sideways and causing an accident. The load is offloaded by a load lift. | 12-06-2012 |
20130343828 | CARGO SECURING DEVICE - A cargo securing device for use in carrying cargo in pickup trucks and the like. The cargo securing device is formed of a flexible panel having straps on opposed sides which extend across the panel to attachment devices such as rings. The flexible panel may include apertures with removable covers to permit the ends of long devices to extend through and to be held from movement sideways. | 12-26-2013 |
20140017024 | LINKABLE ROPE SYSTEM - A loop rope assembly includes at least two loop rope assemblies, each of the at least two loop rope assemblies having a main rope segment with a first rope strand and a second rope strand continuous and uninterrupted with each other and having first and second ends; a free first end loop provided on the first end of the main rope segment; a free second end loop provided on the second end of the main rope segment; at least one sinusoidal intermediate loop defined by the first rope strand, the at least one sinusoidal intermediate loop continuous with the first end loop and the second end loop; and the second rope strand devoid of intermediate loops; and a coupling mechanism operable to releasably couple at least a first one of the at least two rope assemblies to at least a second one of the at least two rope assemblies. | 01-16-2014 |
20140072383 | Linkable Rope Assembly - A buoy rope assembly includes a main rope segment having a plurality of rope strands and first and second ends, a first end loop provided on the first end of the main rope segment, a second end loop provided on the second end of the main rope segment, at least one sinusoidal intermediate loop defined by at least one of the rope strands and at least one removable member releasably coupled to the first end loop, the second end loop or the at least one in-plane intermediate loop. | 03-13-2014 |
20140241825 | Multi-function winch system for securing cargo to a transport vehicle - A ratchet drive winch for securing cargo to a transport vehicle includes a shaft rotatably mounted on the vehicle, the shaft receiving one end of a flexible tie down member. A lever arm, rotatably mounted on the shaft, controls a ratchet gear fixed to the shaft through a pawl. The lever arm pawl causes the shaft to follow the lever arm as it is rotated in one direction. A holding pawl mounted on the frame prevents the shaft from rotating in the opposite direction so that as the lever arm is moved back and forth the shaft is rotated removing slack in the tie down member. The lever arm pawl can be manually retracted to disengage from the ratchet gear and is configured to selectively retract the holding pawl allowing the shaft to freely rotate. | 08-28-2014 |
20150043988 | Load Restraint Strip - A working portion of load restraint strip may include an attachment region. The attachment layer may include an adhesive layer. When the adhesive layer is exposed, at least part of the attachment region on an exterior side of the load restraint strip is colored differently from regions on the exterior side outside the attachment region. | 02-12-2015 |
20150298596 | CARGO NET AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A cargo net including a body having a network of structural members, a first end and a second end, each end defining a sleeve and/or including an elongated strap engagement base. First and second straps, separately formed from the body, ends, sleeves and/or bases, are disposed through the respective sleeves, and/or over the respective bases at the ends. Where the ends include strap slots on opposite ends of the bases, the straps can be weaved through the slots and over the bases. The straps can be ratchet straps and can be generally slidably mounted through the sleeves and/or over the bases or through the strap slots. The ratchet straps can be tightened, thereby further securing cargo under the cargo net. The body, first end, second end, sleeves and/or bases can be monolithically formed as a single piece structure. A method of using the cargo net also is provided. | 10-22-2015 |
20160144768 | Monkey Grabs Cargo Hold - Improvements in a cargo holder is disclosed. The cargo hold is configurable to accommodate a variety of different shapes and sizes to retain cargo or boxes in an essentially fixed secure position. Monkey Grabs cargo hold takes the standard four tied down areas in the bed of a vehicle and convert to 24 optional tied down areas. The cargo hold do not include any metal components. The cargo hold has multiple securing loops along lengths of the straps for a user to connect into the ends and along the length of the strap to create additional securing locations. This makes the cargo hold a far more useful cargo hold. The cargo hold is configured in a rectangular configuration to connect along the sides of the bed of a truck and also placed across the bed for more versatile uses of the monkey grip cargo hold. | 05-26-2016 |