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US5040934A
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Cargo retaining device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-02
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Granted: 1991-08-20
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Expires: 2010-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A cargo retaining device as disclosed for use in conjunction with the cargo bed of a vehicle such as the cargo bed of a pickup truck. The cargo retaining device includes a net formed by crisscrossing strands of non-elastic material and having a shape substantially the same as the shape of the cargo bed. An elongated cord extends around the outer perimeter of the net and the cord has a cross-sectional area substantially greater than the cross-sectional area of the strands. The cord is attached to the vehicle so that the net overlies and covers the cargo bed of the vehicle as well as any cargo contained therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth J. Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
For use with an open cargo bed of a pick up truck, a cargo retaining device comprising: a net formed by crisscrossing strands of material, said strands being constructed of an inelastic material, said net having a shape substantially corresponding in shape to the cargo bed, an elongated cord extending around the perimeter of said net, said cord having a cross-sectional area substantially greater than the cross-sectional area of said strands, said cord being constructed of an inelastic material, means for attaching said cord to the vehicle so that said net overlies and covers the cargo bed, whereby the inelasticity of said strands and the inelasticity of said cord prevents shifting of cargo outside of the cargo bed which may otherwise result from wind loads during operation of the pick up truck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
For use with an open cargo bed of a pick up truck, a cargo retaining device comprising: a net formed by crisscrossing strands of material, said strands being constructed of an inelastic material, said net having a shape substantially corresponding in shape to the cargo bed, an elongated cord extending around the perimeter of said net, said cord having a cross-sectional area substantially greater than the cross-sectional area of said strands, said cord being constructed of an inelastic material, means for attaching said cord to the vehicle so that said net overlies and covers the cargo bed, whereby the inelasticity of said strands and the inelasticity of said cord prevents shifting of cargo outside of the cargo bed which may otherwise result from wind loads during operation of the pick up truck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said strands are knotted at each crisscrossing intersection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the cross-sectional area of said cord is at least ten times greater than the cross-sectional area of said strands.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said cord and said strands are constructed of nylon.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-08-19 | 1995-02-18 | 1995-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-19 | 1999-02-18 | 1999-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-19 | 2003-02-18 | 2003-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |