| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 410097000 | Wraparound | 62 |
| 20080219793 | LINER FOR CONTAINER WITH SIDE DOOR - A moisture proof liner and method for installing the liner in an elongated container for shipping cargo is provided. The method may include the steps of providing said liner to be placed in the container, cutting an access opening in at least one of the side panels, attaching a lateral tube to form a transfer passage, positioning the liner in the container and erecting the liner by differential pressure, holding the tube open, transferring the cargo through the opening and closing the opening to seal the liner. The method may also include the steps of providing said liner, forming an access opening, and positioning said liner in the container such that the liner is free-standing. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090041557 | Hand-operated Pulling Device Hook Body Retaining Structure - A hand-operated pulling device hook body retaining structure in which a magnetically attractive mount is fixed onto a pull strap near its hook body and, furthermore, the attachment of the magnetically attractive mount does not affect the pivoting capability of the hook body, and a powerful magnetic device is disposed at the inner lateral surface of the magnetically attractive mount that faces the hook body. Furthermore, the magnet permeates the inner side of the hook body and when the pull strap is hitched onto the cargo bed rail of a vehicle, the utilization of the magnet results in attraction between the hand-operated pulling device hook body retaining structure and the bed rail such that the dislodgement and falling off of the hook body does not readily occur, thereby also ensuring that the trussing of the pull strap is simply and efficiently conducted. As such, the present invention provides for exceptional industrial utility and practical value. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090245963 | SEAT STRAP - Embodiments of a seat strap configured to secure objects disposed on a seat of a vehicle are provided. The seat strap may be an integral part of the vehicle seat, or an accessory. In one embodiment, a vehicle seat is provided that includes an object restraining seat strap. The vehicle seat has a substantially vertical section and a substantially horizontal section meeting at an interface. The seat strap has an elastic elongated body passing through the interface and over a front face of the vehicle seat. The body has a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends comprise mating portions of a retaining feature. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100040428 | CARGO NET - The invention relates to a cargo net comprising a plurality of interconnected straps arranged in a lattice structure wherein that the straps comprise ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) multifilament yarns, the UHMWPE yarns having a tenacity of at least 1.9 N/tex. In one embodiment, the cargo net according to the invention is a cargo net to anchor loads onto pallets. In another embodiment, the cargo net according to the invention is a barrier cargo net for restraining cargo or other objects from entering a secure or off limits area. IR visibility of the cargo net was measured for the two infrared ranges of 3-5 μm and 8-12 μm where most of the detectors of the thermal imaging devices function. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100322736 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH ENHANCED PEEL STRENGTH - A cargo restraint system and method with enhanced peel strength characteristics the restraint system including laminated load restraining strips with a layer of adhesive to adhere the restraining strip to a container wall surface having a thickness of approximately greater than 1.6 and less than 3.0 millimeters. The load restraint method for securing cargo within transport containers wherein an angle θ of attachment between a side wall of a container and a reinforcing strip of material attached to the side wall is maintained at approximately 15 degrees or less in accordance with the formula B≦cot θ•A, where θ is the angle formed between an exterior surface of said load restraining strip and an interior plane of the lateral wall surface of the transport container “A” is the distance from a front edge of a load to an adjacent side wall and “B” is the distance along the wall of the container behind the point of contact of the restraining strip with an edge of the load to be restrained. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110243681 | Vehicle bed cover, pull-strap/ tie-down - The subject matter of the invention is generally related to automotive accessories. Specifically, it is a device adapted to covering the bed of a pick-up truck, or similar vehicle, including comparable utility trailers. In addition to covering the bed, the device covers the area of an open tailgate and is adapted to cover loads of varying heights by deploying attached side panels. The disclosed device further includes a strap system that connects to the cover and secures the load; in addition it serves as an aid in pulling loads from the bed. Finally the invention describes three systems to anchor the cover to the vehicle, each of which accommodates deployment of the side panels and each of which provides a degree of flexibility to cover loads of varying height. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110250033 | Advance Cargo Restraint - An advanced cargo restraint employs an elongated rope-like member formed of web material. The web material is manufactured from high-modulus fibers. Various connectors are attached to the elongated member. In some embodiments, a small linkage of chain is also connected directly or indirectly with the advanced cargo restraint member. The advanced cargo restraint member is adapted to substitute for heavy-duty chains employed to secure cargo. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20130078049 | SURFACE-AREA SAFETY MEANS AND A VEHICLE - Surface-area safety means ( | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130108390 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED POLYESTER REINFORCEMENT FILAMENT STRAND DENIER CONTENT | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130121785 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A cargo restraint system for securing cargo within a truck bed having fixed anchors includes a plurality of adjustable-length straps attachable to the truck bed, and a cargo net attached to the straps and slidable along at least a portion thereof. Hooks are fixed to the straps for attaching the straps to the truck bed anchors, and each strap includes a cam buckle for selectively adjusting the length of the strap. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130230362 | LOGISTIC HOOK - A hook for securing cargo includes a body formed by side members and a top member attached thereto. An opening in the body of the hook is defined by the side members and the top member. An extension member protrudes outwardly from a surface of the body. The hook is designed to releasably receive a portion of a strap to secure the strap thereto. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130322981 | Tie Down Strap Hook - A tie-down strap includes a web belt having a first end. A hook is coupled to the web belt at the first end. A first magnet is embedded in the hook. The hook includes a shank portion that terminates in an eye and a bend portion. A bite portion extends from the bend portion. A first magnet is embedded in a selected one of the shank portion and the bite portion. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140140784 | STRAP CONNECTOR - Described are connectors comprising: a body; at least four arms extending from the body; a first pair of opposing, substantially closed slots along a first axis of the body, wherein each slot is defined by one or more of the at least four arms and an edge of the body; and a second pair of opposing, substantially closed slots along a second axis of the body, wherein each slot is defined by one or more of the at least four arms and an edge of the body; wherein, each slot comprises an opening defined by at least two of the at least four arms; and wherein, the openings of the first pair of opposing, substantially closed slots are offset and the openings of the second pair of opposing, substantially closed slots are offset. Methods of coupling straps together via such connectors, and the resulting net-like structure, are also described. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150336499 | MULTI POINT ATTACHMENT TIE-DOWNS OF EPDM MATERIALS - A multipoint tie-down formed of EPDM for reducing movement of a load. The tie-down comprises a central hub having a plurality of elongate arms that are molded from EPDM as a single unit with the central hub. The plurality of elongate arms are elastomeric and extend from the central hub to form one of a cross-pattern, a Y-pattern and an X-pattern together with the central hub. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160009215 | TIE-DOWN/SLING APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160068175 | Fastening Belt Structure for a Trolley - A fastening belt structure for a trolley contains: a first body, a second body, and a third body. The first body includes a female buckle disposed on a first end thereof and its second end mounted on a support post of a first side of the trolley. The second body includes a male buckle fixed on a first end thereof and an engagement unit secured on a second end thereof. The third body includes a first end coupled with a support post of a second side of the trolley and includes a second end inserted through the engagement unit and being a tail segment. The engagement unit includes a connection portion for connecting with the second body, a stopping plate, a first recess and a second recess which are configured to insert the third body, and an engaging plate rotatably coupled with the second recess. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160152171 | CARGO STOP BLOCK | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160167562 | CARGO RESTRAINING DEVICE | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160200237 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM | 07-14-2016 |
| 410098000 | Method | 18 |
| 20080247838 | Stacked cargo securing device and method of use - A load securing device for stacked cargo comprises a body member having contact surfaces adapted to engage a side portion of a cargo item that is stacked on a pair of each of a pair of stacked cargo items. One end of a flexible member such as a strap is attached to the body member. The flexible member extends through a space created between the stacked items or the stacked items and a carrier surface, with its other end being secured to a carrier supporting the stacked items. Optimally, and when expecting forces to be applied to both sides of the stacked items, a load securing device is placed on either side of the stacked items so that forces arising during the transport of the stacked items are resisted in both directions. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090080994 | Air Cargo Net - The invention relates to an air cargo net; that is to a net that is applied to restrain cargo that has been placed on a pallet and to prevent shifting of the cargo in an aircraft during transport, which net comprises a plurality of ropes made from polymer fibres, which ropes are joined at intervals to form meshes, the net having a central part and a plurality of lobes projecting there from, the peripheral meshes of each lobe being formed by a border rope, each border rope having a plurality of attachment fittings that are connected to the border rope by replaceable connecting ropes. The invention also relates to a method of connecting an attachment fitting to a rope of an air cargo net with an auxiliary connecting rope. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090245964 | Metal Coil Securing Apparatus and Method - A metal coil securing device is disclosed including a coil cover adapted to encompass a metal coil and a plurality of tie down straps affixed to the coil cover, with each tie down secured along a portion of its length to the coil cover such that each tie down has two free ends extending outward from the periphery of the coil cover. In one embodiment, the tie down straps are secured to a circular coil cover to intersect at an approximate center of the coil cover and extend radially outward therefrom. A method of securing a metal coil to a transport trailer is also disclosed generally including associating and securing the coil cover with the metal coil, loading the metal coil with the secured coil cover onto the transport trailer, and using the free ends of the tie down straps to secure the metal coil to the transport trailer. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090274530 | LOAD TIE DOWN EXTENSION ARM - A tie down positioning extension arm | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100054890 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100119322 | TIE-DOWN ANCHOR FOR FREIGHT - A floor tie-down anchor for securing freight during transport is provided. A tie-down anchor is provided comprising an elongated L-shaped bracket including a first leg and a second leg forming an angle therebetween. At least one aperture having a first shape is defined through the first leg and configured to receive a connecting mechanism for securing freight. At least one aperture having a second shape different from the first shape is defined through said first leg. The first shape is an oval slot and the second shape is a circle, and the L-shaped bracket is operatively connected to a railcar having a floor such that the first leg is substantially coplanar with and parallel to the floor of the railcar. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100158629 | SECURING LOADS ON VEHICLES - A sensing device | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100172710 | Method, apparatus, and system for securing freight - A harness assembly for restraining freight having a relatively high center of gravity comprises first and second junction rings, and four tensile members. Two of the four members form a bifurcated harness when connected to the junction rings. The third and fourth tensile members each have a ring end and an anchor end. The ring ends are connected to the junction rings. The bifurcated harness, having a top-contacting member and a side-contacting member, respectively contacts a top end and a side portion of positioned freight. The anchor ends anchor the third and fourth tensile members to a support structure such as a railcar floor. The third and fourth tensile members thereby diagonally direct tension into the bifurcated harness relative to the support structure so as to force the top end of the freight toward the support structure and the side portion of the freight toward the anchor ends. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100310336 | CARGO RESTRAINT METHOD AND SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED SHEAR STRENGTH - A load restraint method and system for securing cargo within transport containers wherein the angle θ of attachment between a side wall of a container and a reinforcing strip of material attached to the side wall is maintained at 15 degrees or less in accordance with the formula B≦cot θ·A, where θ is the angle formed between an exterior surface of said load restraining strip and an interior plane of the lateral wall surface of the transport container “A” is the distance from a front edge of a load to an adjacent side wall and “B” is the distance along the wall of the container behind the point of contact of the restraining strip with an edge of the load to be restrained. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110103914 | Cargo Tie-Down - A cargo carrier tie-down assembly that utilizes a fastener made up of a shackle element that includes a wall in a form that is closed in two dimensions, defining an opening and wherein the wall also defines a pair of opposed apertures, a pin that can be inserted through the two apertures and a knob fastener element, having a head, that is sized to be passed through the opening when the pin is withdrawn from the wall, and that is retained when the pin is inserted into the two apertures. A tension member has one of the fastener elements attached to at least one end. The other fastener element is attached to the cargo carrier. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110194908 | FLEXIBLE LOAD RESTRAINING STRAP - A flexible strap system for securing a load to an elongate support having a mounting bracket with a mount which pivotally secures to an underside of the support. A flexible, inelastic strap connects to the bracket through a pair of strap attachments, with the strap attachments and the mount having a non-colinear orientation on the mounting bracket. A plurality of teeth on the strap engage a ratchet mechanism for tightening the strap around the load. The bracket is rotatable between a first position with the strap generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support member and a second position with the strap generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support member, allowing the strap system to secure loads which are perpendicular or parallel, respectively, to the support. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20120027535 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SECURING CARGO - A method and system of securing cargo for preventing access to cargo during transportation is disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises a security net adapted for covering the cargo, the net comprising a panel with a periphery. The panel is made from a net with holes of sufficiently small size to prevent objects from readily being inserted therethrough without causing a tear thereto. The periphery contains a plurality of openings. The system also comprises a plurality of security locks adapted for locking onto a pallet beneath the cargo and coupling onto one of the plurality of openings. Each security lock has a first identifier for identifying whether the plurality of security locks belong to a predetermined set. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120155983 | Restraint Device and Method - A restraint device features a section of strap, a connection member at a first end of the strap; and a freely flexible stop member of greater thickness at the second end of strap. The strap is placed in a gap between two objects which are then secured in stationary positions relative to one another. The thickness of the stop member prevents withdrawal of the strap through the gap from one side. The connection member on the other side is coupled to a body to be restrained, which is also exceeds the gap size. In use as an adult novelty restraint, the stop member flexibility limits noise if banged against a door or bed frame retaining the strap. As a vehicle rooftop load restraint using a door or window of the vehicle to retain the strap, the flexibility of the stop member limits noise and prevents damage to the window glass. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20140356091 | TRANSPORTATION CONTAINER RETENTION DEVICE - A transportation container retention device includes a main panel and an extension panel. The extension panel includes a bottom edge connected to a top edge of the main panel and is configured such that the extension panel can be moved from a first position in which the extension panel overlays the main panel to a second position in which the extension panel is contiguous to the main panel. In this configuration, the transportation retention device is operable to retain various heights of articles located on transportation containers. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150056038 | LOAD RESTRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD | 02-26-2015 |
| 20160031359 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURING HEAVY LOADS - The current invention concerns a method and device for securing cargo load in a container. In an embodiment of the current invention, such method comprises: providing a wall securement device comprising two or more apertures allowing the passage of securing means such as straps, which wall securement device is attached to an inner rigid structure of the wall; and lashing the cargo load with securing means by use of the wall securement device, whereby the wall securement device is located at the corner post of said container. In a second aspect, the current invention provides for a wall securement device for securing loads. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160046228 | STRAP WINCH WINDING DEVICE - A winding device including a spindle and an inner cylinder is provided, the inner cylinder is positioned at least partially in a first opening of the spindle extending along an axial direction and is rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to the spindle. The winding device additionally includes an engagement bolt positioned in a second opening of the spindle extending along a radial direction and mechanically engaged with the inner cylinder. Rotation of the inner cylinder between the first position and the second position automatically extends or retracts the engagement bolt along the radial direction. When the engagement bolt is extended, the winding device is in an engaged position and configured to rotate a collar of a strap winch, and when the engagement bolt is retracted, the winding device is in a disengaged position and configured to be removed from or inserted into the collar of the strap winch. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160251155 | TRANSPORTATION CONTAINER RETENTION DEVICE | 09-01-2016 |
| 410099000 | Including angular surface guard, e.g., edge-around | 1 |
| 20110299954 | FLEXIBLE EDGE GUARD FOR CARGO SECUREMENT - An apparatus is disclosed for protecting the edges of cargo and freight from damage caused by contact with tie downs, cable, chains and/or straps used to secure the cargo or freight from shifting during transport. The disclosed invention helps eliminate slippage, dishing and abrasion of cargo caused by traditional devices used in the securement. | 12-08-2011 |
| 410100000 | Including tightener or tensioner | 24 |
| 20080206010 | Cargo Anchoring System - This invention provides a cargo anchoring system for anchoring cargo to a cargo bed. One cargo anchoring system comprises a rear ring; a forward ring; and a ring connection member connecting the rear ring to the forward ring. A first lateral ring is sized and configured to be directly or indirectly attached to the cargo bed, a first lateral connection member connects the first lateral ring and the rear ring, and a second lateral ring is sized and configured to be directly or indirectly attached to the cargo bed, a second lateral connection member connecting the second lateral ring and the rear ring. A first elongate connection member is attached to the first lateral ring, and a second elongate connection member is attached to the second lateral ring. A front ring is sized and configured to be directly or indirectly attached to an item of cargo. Both elongate connection members are threaded through the forward ring and attached to the front ring. The cargo anchoring system further comprises either a hitch strap or a winch strap sized and configured to connect the rear ring to an item of cargo. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080213060 | Load Security Device Comprising a Coupling Device with Snap Action - A lashing device includes a stretching device which is to be fastened between two fixing points that are to be secured to one another, the stretching device including stretching device parts which are each connectible to one of the fixing points. At least a first stretching device part has a stretching rod extending in the longitudinal direction of the stretching device and has a threaded portion. A second stretching device part supports a nut part which is to be screwed onto the thread of the first stretching device part. Between the first and the second stretching device part, a coupling part is arranged which, by snap action, allows mutual rotation of the two stretching device parts in at least a direction of rotation which corresponds to tightening of the stretching device and counteracts rotation in the opposite direction. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080219794 | WINCH FOR CARGO-RETAINING STRAP - A winch for a cargo restraining strap includes a frame having a base and first and second parallel spaced sidewalls. The first and second sidewalls define respective first and second apertures. A protective wall extends from the base and is spaced from the first sidewall. The first sidewall and the protective wall cooperate to define a clevis structure including a channel. A pawl is movably secured to the frame, with an inner end thereof located in the clevis channel. A spool extends between the first and second sidewalls and is rotatably supported in the first and second apertures of the first and second sidewalls. A ratchet wheel is connected to the spool and is located adjacent the first sidewall. The ratchet wheel is selectively engaged by the pawl. The frame, spool and ratchet wheel can be defined from aluminum alloy. The frame can be extruded as a one-piece construction. The spool and ratchet wheel can be extruded as a one-piece construction. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080273937 | TENSIONING DEVICE FOR SECURING A LOAD - A tensioning device is configured to wind a threadable tensioning line, particularly a belt or a web, the proximal end of which is threaded through a first end of the device and attached to an opposite end of the device. A frame of the tensioning device can be fastened to a support surface. A ratcheting system included in the device winds the proximal end of the threadable tensioning line by means of a pivot handle. The threadable tensioning line is tightened when the handle is pivoted in a drive stroke. An embodiment of the tensioning device includes a ratcheting system that drives the tensioning device when the pivot handle is pulled toward the user in a drive stroke. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080304932 | Self-Tensioning Tie Down Assembly - A self-tensioning tie down assembly ( | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090047091 | RETRACTABLE TIE DOWN DEVICE - A retractable tie down device may comprise a frame, a spool including a ratchet wheel rotatably mounted to the frame, a flexible web having one end mounted to the spool, a power spring configured to rotate the spool in a web take-up direction, a handle movably mounted to the frame, a ratchet pawl movably mounted to the handle and biased toward the ratchet wheel, and a lock pawl movably mounted to the frame and biased toward the ratchet wheel. The handle may be configured to move the lock pawl away from the ratchet wheel, and the frame may be configured to maintain the ratchet pawl away from the ratchet wheel, when the handle is in a position adjacent to the frame so that the spool is rotatable in a web pay-out direction. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090162162 | MEANS FOR SECURING LARGE CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURES TO A TRAILER FOR TRANSPORTATION - A means for securing construction structure loads to a trailer for transportation which employs adjustable tubes, tie down chains, chain binders, load pads and protective flanges. The load pads being the means for transferring the tie down forces to the construction structure load and trailer bed without damaging the load. The protective flanges being the means for preventing the load chains from damaging the edges of the construction structure load when the load is secured. The apparatus is placed on the top of a load with the load chains secured to the trailer at a vertical angle. The chain binders being the means to tighten down on the load creating greater clamping force between the load and the trailer bed. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090175699 | Cobweb Cargo Restraint - A cargo restraint apparatus comprising, multiple radially extending flexible straps each slidably attached at its proximal end to a common central flexible loop. The distal end of each strap is provided with a connector for attachment of the distal strap end to a cleat or loop on a pallet or other surface on which the cargo is to be secured. An adjustable buckle or similar cinching device is disposed on each strap to adjust its length to create a tension force in the strap which will be opposed by tension forces in one or more straps on the opposing sides of the central loop. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090279978 | Ratchet mechanism - A securing mechanism for securing cargo that may include a body, a ratchet, a lever and a release mechanism. The body may be capable of receiving a strap therethrough, wherein the strap may includes opposing ends. The ratchet may include a pair of opposing arms connected to the body and a spool rotatably connected to the arms. The spool may include a slot to receive the strap into a z-fold configuration. The lever may be rotatably attached to the arms and reciprocated between an open position and a closed position, wherein the lever may include at least one pawl to engage the ratchet wheels and may rotate the spool when the lever is reciprocated. The release mechanism may be capable of selectively disengaging the pawl from the ratchet wheel. The securing mechanism may be selectively positionable along the strap when the strap is bi-directionally gathered onto the spool. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100215455 | Load securement device - A load securement device for securing a load to a load support structure. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100247265 | Cargo Securing Device for Securing Cargo - A cargo securing device for securing cargo is provided. The device includes a flexible and lengthy attachment means having a first and a second end portion; a peripherally rotatable storage spool onto which the first end portion of the attachment means is fastened and is spoolable upon; a lockable and releasable tightening device connected to the attachment means for the tightening thereof; and a common support structure for supporting said storage spool and tightening device, wherein the support structure is provided with at least one fastening device to be fixed to an external anchor object. The distinct characteristic of the invention is that the storage spool and the tightening device are arranged separate from one another; wherein the tightening device is adapted for free passage of the attachment means via the tightening device; and wherein the second and free end portion of the attachment means is conducted from the storage spool via the tightening device. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100322737 | Strap Tensioning Assembly - A strap tensioning assembly includes a frame having two lateral walls and each of which includes a perimeter defining a first, a second, and a third engaging sections, an axle, and an automatic reeling device. A ratcheting device is mounted on and is rotatable with the axle and includes a ratchet wheel selectively engaged with a first detent as well as a brake mechanism. An operating device includes a pivotal end mounted on the axle and including a first, a second, and a third cams, and a locking member selectively engagable with the first, second and third engaging sections. The operating device is pivoted in the first engaging section in order to tension a strap, and is pivoted in the second engaging section in order to release a strap, and is adapted to be rotated by the automatic reeling device, and under or without resistance imposed by the braking mechanism. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110064535 | Offset hook and fastener system - A tie-down strap system, an offset adapter for use with a tie-down strap or rope and kits therefor are disclosed. A tie-down strap system includes an adjustable tie down strap component having a first strap secured on one end to a strap adjusting mechanism and an anchor point connector on an opposite end and a second strap having a free end removably and operably connected to the strap adjusting mechanism and an anchor point connector on an opposite end, the anchor point connector includes an connector body with an opening formed at a first body end to which a strap end is secured, and an elongated end portion extending longitudinally away from the connector body for a predefined distance and offset from the plane of the connector body. The offset adapter includes a universal hook adapter having an adapter body with an opening formed at a first body end and sized to receive one of a J-hook, a split hook or an S-hook of a conventional tie-down strap system, and an offset elongated end portion that longitudinally extends from a second body end of the adapter body for a predefined distance and offset from the plane of the adapter body. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20120282057 | LASHING STRAP HOOK LOAD SECURING SYSTEM - In a lashing strap hook load securing system for securing a load on a load platform, the load platform has first and second pockets each having an open top and bottom and an end wall at sides of the platform. A lashing strap is provided with an associated strap winch for placement over the load on the load platform. First and second lashing strap hooks are provided, each lashing strap hook having a hook portion merging into a lashing strap retaining portion. The hook portion is shaped for engagement with an upper edge of the end wall of the respective pocket and comprises an outer bridging surface having a width at least equal to a width of the lashing strap and bounded at side edges by first and second respective guide surfaces extending above the outer bridging surface. The hook retaining portion comprises first and second retaining elements spaced apart to define a slot therebetween. The second retaining element is at an end of the retaining portion and the first retaining element is inwardly of the second retaining element. The first and second retaining elements and the slot are dimensioned to receive an end of the lashing strap threaded around each of the first and second retaining elements and inserted through the slot. With the hook having its retaining portion in a longitudinally extending vertical alignment, the lashing strap passes over and onto the bridging surface to assist in retaining the hook portion on the upper edge of the pocket. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120321409 | SECURITY STRAP - A theft resistant strap and buckle assembly for securing cargo on a vehicle rack includes a strap and a buckle. The strap is reinforced to resist cutting. The buckle has a lock and cam device that operates to prevent loosening of the strap when the buckle is locked. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130294859 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140255120 | Cargo tie down device - A cargo tie down device includes a bracket for mounting on a vehicle such as a truck, trailer, rail car or the like. The bracket may be U-shaped and a hand ratchet may be mounted between the ends of the bracket to wind up a load strap on a spindle rotated by a pivotally mounted handle. A tension release mechanism operates independently of the load strap to safely release the load on the strap. In some embodiments, the bracket slides on a rail of the underside of the vehicle so it may be positioned at any of a series of locations on the vehicle. The device eliminates a conventional removable winch bar and thereby eliminates safety problems associated with winch bars. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140314512 | Cargo Securing Device for Securing Cargo - A cargo securing device for securing cargo is provided. The device includes an attachment means having a first and a second end portion; a peripherally rotatable storage spool onto which the first end portion of the attachment means is fastened and is spoolable upon; a lockable and releasable tightening device connected to the attachment means for the tightening thereof; and a common support structure for supporting said storage spool and tightening device. The support structure is provided with at least one fastening device to be fixed to an external anchor object. The storage spool and the tightening device are arranged separate from one another; wherein the tightening device is adapted for free passage of the attachment means via the tightening device; and wherein the second and free end portion of the attachment means is conducted from the storage spool via the tightening device. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150016916 | SHIPPING STRAP ASSEMBLY - A shipping strap assembly for use in securing items during transport. The shipping strap assembly includes a first locking element and a second locking element disposed within a frame. The locking elements may be cam buckles oriented in the same direction. In certain embodiments, the shipping strap assembly further includes a strap extending from one side of the frame to the other and engaging both the first and second locking elements, the strap being adjustable to form a nose between the first and second locking elements. In certain embodiments, the strap further terminates at one or both ends in an attachment element, which may include an E, L, or A-track fitting or a hook, ring, clip, clamp, coupler, shackle, or loop. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150147131 | LOAD BINDING DEVICE - Provided herein is a load binding device for securing and/or tightening the load on a flatbed trailer or deck; wherein the device comprises a winch in operable association with a manual slack adjuster. Also provided herein is a system or kit comprising the load binding device disclosed herein. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150291079 | TIE-DOWN APPARATUS - In one example, a tie-down apparatus can include a tie-down device and a housing adapted to receive the tie-down device. The tie-down apparatus can be transitionable between a stowed state and a deployed state. In the stowed state, the tie-down device can be stored entirely within the housing. The stowed state can be convenient for storing the tie-down device when not in use. In the deployed state, certain portions of the tie down device can be concealed within the housing while other portions of the tie-down device (e.g. attachment mechanisms) are deployed through openings in the housing. The deployed state can be convenient for securing cargo without damaging (e.g. scratching or denting) the cargo. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160107562 | CARGO PROTECTION DEVICE - A cargo protection device and method for use on a ratchet tie-down or other cargo securing device. The cargo protection device comprises a tubular sleeve through which a ratchet tie-down can thread through. The sleeve comprises an opening in its side wall through which the ratchet handle can exit the sleeve and be accessed and actuated by a user. In use, the sleeve protects the cargo from abrasion while the cargo is being secured or transported. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160121781 | TRANSPORT CARRIAGE FOR CARGO - The invention relates to a transport carriage for cargo, particularly balls compressed from agricultural crops such as straw or silage, having a loading platform, which is designed to reach under the cargo in the loading state of the transport carriage, and having a strapping system which enables the cargo so be secured on the loading platform. The strapping system comprises at least one, preferably a plurality of tensioning means, arranged spaced apart from each other, which can be guided around the cargo loaded on the loading platform, at least in sections, by means of a common conveying device. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160250961 | Mechanically Actuated Cargo Restraint System | 09-01-2016 |
