US3917338A
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Combined post and tie-down anchor
Assignee: Dealers Truck Equipment Inc
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Filing: 1974-04-02
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A combined reinforced post and lading tie-down anchor for a wall of a cargo container includes a channel-shaped support post attached to the wall and an anchor in the form of an elongated strip slidingly engaging flanges on the lateral edges of the support post. The anchor has openings for accomodating lading tie-down hooks. A method of constructing a cargo container having a combined post and tie-down anchor is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Becker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0807; B60P7/0815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A post and tie-down anchor assembly adapted to receive a tiedown fastener and to support a permanent wall of a cargo container or the like comprising a channel shaped support post having a pair of oppositely directed flanges on the lateral edges thereof, an elongated anchor plate extending for substantially the full length of said support post, said anchor plate having a central portion and longitudinally extending grooves adjacent thereto for slidingly engaging said flanges, the central portion of said plate overlying the open space in said channel, means for retaining said anchor plate in substantially fixed relationship with respect to the full length of said post in the longitudinal direction, and means on said central portion of said anchor plate for attaching said tie-down fasteners, whereby increased strength and centered tie-down capability are provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A post and tie-down anchor assembly adapted to receive a tiedown fastener and to support a permanent wall of a cargo container or the like comprising a channel shaped support post having a pair of oppositely directed flanges on the lateral edges thereof, an elongated anchor plate extending for substantially the full length of said support post, said anchor plate having a central portion and longitudinally extending grooves adjacent thereto for slidingly engaging said flanges, the central portion of said plate overlying the open space in said channel, means for retaining said anchor plate in substantially fixed relationship with respect to the full length of said post in the longitudinal direction, and means on said central portion of said anchor plate for attaching said tie-down fasteners, whereby increased strength and centered tie-down capability are provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The support post and tie-down anchor assembly of claim 1 wherein said anchor plate further includes a pair of opposingly disposed wings extending outwardly from said central portion and substantially the full length of said post to strengthen said anchor plate and said assembly, the inner edges of said wings forming said grooves with said central portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The support poSt and tie-down anchor assembly of claim 1 wherein said retaining means includes cap and rail means and the top and bottom of said container, the respective ends of said post and said anchor plate abutting said cap and rail means and the top and bottom to lock the same against sliding movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The support post and tie-down anchor assembly of claim 1 wherein are further provided boss elements extending from said central portion of said anchor plate substantially perpendicular thereto and substantially the full length of said post and extending into said open space of said post, whereby to increase the strength of said anchor plate adjacent said attachment means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The support post and tie-down anchor assembly of claim 4 wherein said attaching means comprises spaced slots in said central portion extending substantially the full length of said post and in the direction of said elongated anchor plate.
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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |