US3797859A
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Cargo tie-down attachment bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-19
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1991-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A readily adjustable and removable cargo tie-down attachment bracket to be secured to a vehicle such as one side wall of the cargo space of a pick-up truck for securing an end of a cargo tie-down cord or the like. The bracket has a tension member such as a strap with anchor means such as a hook on one end for engaging a shoulder on the vehicle to releasably secure the strap end to the vehicle, hold-down means such as a suction cup on the other strap end for releasably holding the latter strap end against the vehicle, and a tie-down attachment member such as a hook on the strap to which the tie-down may be secured. The bracket may be readily moved from one location to another on the vehicle and removed from the vehicle when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 R Vasquez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0823; B60P7/0807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A readily adjustable and removable cargo tie-down attachment bracket for a vehicle comprising: a tension member comprising a flexible strap, anchor means on one end of said member for releasably securing said member end to the vehicle to resist a pulling force on the other end of said member, said anchor means comprising a hook projecting beyond one side of said strap for engaging a shoulder on said vehicle, hold-down means comprising a suction cup on said one side of said other member end for releasably and slidably holding the latter member end against the vehicle, and a tie-down attachment hook element on the other side and adjacent said other end of said strap to which a tie down may be secured, said strap covering said anchor hook to prevent the latter hook from marring the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A readily adjustable and removable cargo tie-down attachment bracket for a vehicle comprising: a tension member comprising a flexible strap, anchor means on one end of said member for releasably securing said member end to the vehicle to resist a pulling force on the other end of said member, said anchor means comprising a hook projecting beyond one side of said strap for engaging a shoulder on said vehicle, hold-down means comprising a suction cup on said one side of said other member end for releasably and slidably holding the latter member end against the vehicle, and a tie-down attachment hook element on the other side and adjacent said other end of said strap to which a tie down may be secured, said strap covering said anchor hook to prevent the latter hook from marring the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination: a vehicle, an adjustable tie-down bracket on said vehicle including a tension member comprising a flexible strap having an inner side facing the vehicle and an outer side, anchor means comprising a hook on one end of said member and projecting beyond said inner side of said strap and engaging a shoulder on said vehicle to releasably secure said member end to said vehicle, hold-down means comprising a suction cup on the inner side of the other strap end and engaging said vehicle to releasably and slidably hold the latter strap end against the vehicle, a tie-down attachment hook member on said outer side and adjacent said other end of said strap, said strap covering said anchor hook to prevent the latter hook from marring said vehicle, and said anchor meand and hold-down means being readily releasable from said vehicle to permit movement of said bracket from one location to another on said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination: a vehicle, an adjustable tie-down bracket on said vehicle including a tension member comprising a flexible strap having an inner side facing the vehicle and an outer side, anchor means comprising a hook on one end of said member and projecting beyond said inner side of said strap and engaging a shoulder on said vehicle to releasably secure said member end to said vehicle, hold-down means comprising a suction cup on the inner side of the other strap end and engaging said vehicle to releasably and slidably hold the latter strap end against the vehicle, a tie-down attachment hook member on said outer side and adjacent said other end of said strap, said strap covering said anchor hook to prevent the latter hook from marring said vehicle, and said anchor meand and hold-down means being readily releasable from said vehicle to permit movement of said bracket from one location to another on said vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein: said vehicle comprises a pick-up truck having a rear cargo space bounded by upstanding side walls with lower edges, and said bracket is located at the outer side of one side wall with said anchor hook engaging under the lower side wall edge and said suction cup secured to the outer side wall surface above said lower edge.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |