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Automobile trunk tie-down
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-04-25
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Granted: 1987-04-21
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Expires: 2006-04-25
Abstract
Abstract An automobile trunk tie-down is constructed of a flexible strand provided with a plurality of eyelets disposed at intervals throughout its length to receive hooks mounted inside the trunk compartment and lid, so that varying lengths of strand may be selected depending upon the size of the object being transported in the automobile trunk which prevents the lid from closing over it. Automatic storage of the tie-down is provided by means of a conventional retracting reel permanently mounted within the trunk.
Inventors
- 👤 David H. A. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:26
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C17/00; E05C17/02; E05C17/04; E05C17/36; E05C17/042; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
An automobile trunk-lid tie-down comprising: a retracting reel device fastened to an automobile trunk lid; a flexible strand with one end attached to said reel for rolled retraction thereon; means for attaching the free end of said strand to the trunk compartment of said automobile; and means for locking an unrolled length of said strand against retraction onto said reel and against further unrolling from said reel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
An automobile trunk-lid tie-down comprising: a retracting reel device fastened to an automobile trunk lid; a flexible strand with one end attached to said reel for rolled retraction thereon; means for attaching the free end of said strand to the trunk compartment of said automobile; and means for locking an unrolled length of said strand against retraction onto said reel and against further unrolling from said reel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
An auto trunk-lid tie-down according to claim 1 wherein said flexible strand is perforated with a plurality of eyelets; and said means for attaching the free end of said strand comprises a first hook member fastened to said auto trunk compartment for removable insertion into one of said eyelets at the free end of said strand.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
An automobile trunk-lid tie-down according to claim 2 wherein said means for locking said unrolled length of strand against retraction and against further unrolling comprises a second hook member fastened to said trunk lid, said hook for removable insertion in another of said eyelets at a selected distance from said free end of said strand.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An automobile trunk-lid tie-down according to claim 3 wherein said flexible strand is made of flat nylon braid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An automobile trunk-lid tie-down according to claim 4 wherein said eyelets perforating said flexible strand are reinforced with metal grommets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
An automobile trunk-lid tie-down comprising: a retracting reel member fastened to an automobile trunk compartment; a flexible strand with one end attached to said reel for rolled retraction thereon; means for attaching the free end of said strand to the trunk lid of said automobile; and means for locking an unrolled length of said strand against retraction onto said reel and against further unrolling from said reel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
An automobile trunk-lid tie-down comprising: a retracting reel member fastened to an automobile trunk compartment; a flexible strand with one end attached to said reel for rolled retraction thereon; means for attaching the free end of said strand to the trunk lid of said automobile; and means for locking an unrolled length of said strand against retraction onto said reel and against further unrolling from said reel.
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