US3893399A
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Dual cargo anchoring device
Assignee: CARGOTROL CORP
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Filing: 1974-09-05
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1994-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A cargo anchoring device consisting of a load holding bent wire member in which the ends of the wire are formed in a diverging relationship and portions of the wire adjacent the ends are joined. The load holding member is pivotally attached to the frame of the cargo container by a bracket member.
Inventors
- 👤 Dean F Lewis
- 👤 Vearne D Pinney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:08
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/001; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/392; Y10T24/3991
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A dual cargo anchoring device for a cargo vehicle having sidewalls and frame members comprising: a. a hold-down clip having an elongated U-shaped portion and adapted for connection to said frame members of said vehicle; b. a B-shaped tie down member having: 1. a straight portion for pivotal support between said U-shaped portion of said clip and said frame member, 2. first and second curved portions integrally connected to opposite ends of said straight portions and curving inwardly with the portions adjacent the ends being connected as by welding, 3. first and second end portions integrally connected to said first and second curved portions splaying away from each other and; c. means for attaching said clip to said frame members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A dual cargo anchoring device for a cargo vehicle having sidewalls and frame members comprising: a. a hold-down clip having an elongated U-shaped portion and adapted for connection to said frame members of said vehicle; b. a B-shaped tie down member having: 1. a straight portion for pivotal support between said U-shaped portion of said clip and said frame member, 2. first and second curved portions integrally connected to opposite ends of said straight portions and curving inwardly with the portions adjacent the ends being connected as by welding, 3. first and second end portions integrally connected to said first and second curved portions splaying away from each other and; c. means for attaching said clip to said frame members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
first and second curved portions integrally connected to opposite ends of said straight portions and curving inwardly with the portions adjacent the ends being connected as by welding,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
first and second curved portions integrally connected to opposite ends of said straight portions and curving inwardly with the portions adjacent the ends being connected as by welding,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A dual cargo anchoring device as described in claim 1 for anchoring an elongated cargo tie member comprising: a. said connected portions of said B-shaped tie down member having a relatively straight portion of a length at least equal to the diameter of said cargo tie member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A dual cargo anchoring device as described in claim 2 comprising: a. said first and second ends extending a distance beyond said edge of said connected portion a distance at least equal to the diameter of said cargo tie member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
first and second end portions integrally connected to said first and second curved portions splaying away from each other and; c. means for attaching said clip to said frame members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
first and second end portions integrally connected to said first and second curved portions splaying away from each other and; c. means for attaching said clip to said frame members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A dual cargo anchoring device as described in claim 2 comprising: a. said ends of said B-shaped tie down member having a displaced distance one from the other of approximately the distance of an end from the outermost radial distance of the first and second curved portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A dual cargo anchoring device as described in claim 1 comprising: a. a dust cover having a planar sheet portion connected to said hold-down clip and containing said B-shaped tie down member for pivotal movement.
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) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |