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Cargo restraining bar
Assignee: United States Gypsum Co
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Filing: 1972-05-09
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A load bracing apparatus adapted to fit a multiplicity of the belt rail systems used to support and restrain freight in transportation vehicles such as railway freight cars, trucks and ships.
Inventors
- 👤 H Balinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:03
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A cargo-restraining bar adapted to enage belt rails mounted along sides of a cargo compartment, comprising a central beam and an end piece extensibly mounted at one end of the central beam, said end piece including a shank portion connecting the end piece to the beam, a base portion formed at the distal end of and approximately perpendicular to the shank, a flange portion extending from one end of and approximately perpendicular to the base portion, first engaging means extensible through the base portion and adapted to engage mating elements in a belt rail positioned adjacent the base portion, and second engaging means extensible through the flange portion and adapted to engage mating elements in a belt rail positioned adjacent the flange portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A cargo-restraining bar adapted to enage belt rails mounted along sides of a cargo compartment, comprising a central beam and an end piece extensibly mounted at one end of the central beam, said end piece including a shank portion connecting the end piece to the beam, a base portion formed at the distal end of and approximately perpendicular to the shank, a flange portion extending from one end of and approximately perpendicular to the base portion, first engaging means extensible through the base portion and adapted to engage mating elements in a belt rail positioned adjacent the base portion, and second engaging means extensible through the flange portion and adapted to engage mating elements in a belt rail positioned adjacent the flange portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 1, including first urging means resistably to urge said end piece into extended position with respect to the central beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 2, also including second urging means resistably to urge said first engaging means into extended position through the base portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 3, further including third urging means resistably to urge said second engaging means into extended position through the flange portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 4, in which said first urging means is a compression spring mounted between elements of the central beam and the end piece, said second urging means is a compression spring mounted between said first engaging means and an element of said shank portion, and said third urging means is a tension spring mounted between the second engaging means and an element of said flange portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 5, in which said first and second engaging means are U-shaped pins the legs of which are extensible through the base portion and flange portion respectively to engage said mating elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 6, further including a hook-shaped portion at the end of the base portion opposite said one end where the flange portion is formed, said hook-shaped portion having its hook opening directed toward said flange portion and adapted to engage a belt rail element positioned adjacent thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 7, said base portion having a channel formed therein adjacent the juncture of the base portion and said flange portion, said channel being adapted to engage an element of a belt rail positioned adjacent the flange portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 8, further including a second said end piece mounted at the other end of said central beam.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 1, in which said first and second engaging means are U-shaped pins the legs of which are extensible through the base portion and flange portion respectively to engage said mating elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 1, and further including a hook-shaped portion at the end of the base portion opposite said one end where the flange portion is formed, said hook-shaped portion having its hook opening directed toward said flange portion and adapted to engage a belt rail element positioned adjacent thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 1, further including a second said end piece mounted at the other end of said central beam.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
A cargo-restraining bar according to claim 1, said base portion having a channel formed therein adjacent the juncture of the base portion and said flange portion, said channel being adapted to engage an element of a belt rail positioned adjacent the flange portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cargo restraining bar as defined in claim 1, wherein said second engaging means is a hook.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cargo restraining bar as defined in claim 14, and further including means for pivotiNg said hook from a position in which it is withdrawn into the flange portion, to a position in which it projects through the flange portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
109 words
An end piece for engaging cargo restraining bars to belt rails mounted along sides of a cargo compartment, said end piece comprising a shank portion connecting the same to the bar, a base portion formed at the distal end of and approximately perpendicular to the shank portion, a flange portion extending from one end of and approximately perpendicular to the base portion, first engaging means extensible through the base portion and adapted to enage mating elements in a belt rail positioned adjacent the base portion, and second engaging means extensible through the flange portion and adapted to engage mating elements in a belt rail positioned adjacent the flange portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
109 words
An end piece for engaging cargo restraining bars to belt rails mounted along sides of a cargo compartment, said end piece comprising a shank portion connecting the same to the bar, a base portion formed at the distal end of and approximately perpendicular to the shank portion, a flange portion extending from one end of and approximately perpendicular to the base portion, first engaging means extensible through the base portion and adapted to enage mating elements in a belt rail positioned adjacent the base portion, and second engaging means extensible through the flange portion and adapted to engage mating elements in a belt rail positioned adjacent the flange portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The end piece as defined in claim 16, including urging means resistably to urge said first engaging means into extended position through the base portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
The end piece as defined in claim 16, in which said first and second engaging means are U-shaped pins the legs of which are extensible through the base portion and flange portion respectively to engage said mating elements.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
54 words
The end piece as defined in claim 16, and further including a hook-shaped portion at the end of the base portion opposite said one end where the flange portion is formed, said hook-shaped portion having its hook opening directed towards said flange portion and adapted to engage a belt rail element positioned adjacent thereto.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
45 words
The end piece as defined in claim 16, wherein said base portion has a channel formed therein adjacent the juncture of the base portion and said flange portion, said channel being adapted to engage an element of a belt rail positioned adjacent the flange portion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The end piece as defined in claim 16, wherein said second engaging means is a hook.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
39 words
The end piece as defined in claim 21, and further including means for pivoting said hook from a position in which it is withdrawn into the flange portion, to a position in which it projects through the flange portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |