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Cargo restraint system
Assignee: JAC Products Inc
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Filing: 1991-07-11
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Granted: 1992-12-01
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Expires: 2011-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A cargo restraint system for vehicles is disclosed. The cargo restraining devices includes a mechanism secured to a vehicle surface to enable selectable positioning of the cargo restraint system. Also, a member for restraining cargo on the vehicle surface is associated with the selectable positioning mechanism secured to the vehicle surface. The restraining member is movable from a first position, substantially parallel with and adjacent to the vehicle surface, to a second operable position. In the operable second position, the restraining member is substantially orthogonal to the vehicle surface.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Bott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/135; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/34; B01D53/46; B01D53/48; B01D53/485; B01D53/52; B60P7/14; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/026; B60R7/00; B60R7/02; C; C07; C07C; C07C215/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A cargo restraint for a vehicle comprising: a planar wall member for restraining movement of cargo on a vehicle surface, said wall member having a pair of opposite lateral edges and being movable from a retracted, non-restraining, first position wherein said wall member is substantially parallel to said vehicle surface and adjacent a positioning means to a restraining, second position wherein said wall member is substantially perpendicular to said vehicle surface for restraining movement of said cargo; said positioning means including longitudinal track means fixedly secured to a vehicle surface for enabling selectable, slidable positioning of said planar wall member above said vehicle surface; slider means slidably associated with said track means for further enabling selectable positioning of said planar wall member; bracket means pivotally coupled with said slider means and said planar wall member for enabling said planar wall member to be moved into said first and second positions; first pivot means for pivotally coupling said bracket and said planar wall member and for enabling said planar wall member to move pivotally relative to said bracket means; and second pivot means for pivotally coupling said bracket and said slider means, and movable with said slider means for enabling said bracket means to move pivotally relative to said slider means; said first and second pivot means and said bracket means cooperating to enable said planar wall member to be moved between said first and second positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A cargo restraint for a vehicle comprising: a planar wall member for restraining movement of cargo on a vehicle surface, said wall member having a pair of opposite lateral edges and being movable from a retracted, non-restraining, first position wherein said wall member is substantially parallel to said vehicle surface and adjacent a positioning means to a restraining, second position wherein said wall member is substantially perpendicular to said vehicle surface for restraining movement of said cargo; said positioning means including longitudinal track means fixedly secured to a vehicle surface for enabling selectable, slidable positioning of said planar wall member above said vehicle surface; slider means slidably associated with said track means for further enabling selectable positioning of said planar wall member; bracket means pivotally coupled with said slider means and said planar wall member for enabling said planar wall member to be moved into said first and second positions; first pivot means for pivotally coupling said bracket and said planar wall member and for enabling said planar wall member to move pivotally relative to said bracket means; and second pivot means for pivotally coupling said bracket and said slider means, and movable with said slider means for enabling said bracket means to move pivotally relative to said slider means; said first and second pivot means and said bracket means cooperating to enable said planar wall member to be moved between said first and second positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The cargo restraint of claim 1, wherein said slider means includes a base positioned about the exterior of said track member and a securement member associated with said base for removably securing said base to said track member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cargo restraint of claim 2, wherein said base includes means for pivotally securing said pivot means to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The cargo restraint of claim 1, wherein said slider means includes a frame member positioned within said track member and means on said frame member for securing said frame member in position in said track member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cargo restraint of claim 4, wherein said frame member includes means for pivotally securing said pivot means to said frame member.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
221 words
A method for adjustably restraining cargo in a cargo area of a vehicle wherein said vehicle includes at least one pair of generally parallel extending track members secured to a generally horizontal surface of said cargo area, a restraining beam member, a bracket member pivotally coupled to said restraining beam member at a first pivot point and sliding means pivotally coupled to said bracket member at a second pivot point and slidably positionable along said track members for adjustably positioning said restraining beam member at a desired position along said track members and enabling said restraining beam member to be moved pivotally between an upright restraining position and a folded, non-restraining position, and means for locking said sliding means at said desired positions, said method comprising the steps of: moving said restraining beam member pivotally about said bracket member at said first pivot point while simultaneously moving said bracket member pivotally relative to said sliding means about said second pivot point to cause said restraining beam member to be moved into said upright restraining position from said folded, non-restraining position; slidably moving said sliding means, said bracket member and said restraining beam member to said desired position along said track members; and locking said sliding means at said desired position to thereby maintain said restraining beam member in said desired position.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
221 words
A method for adjustably restraining cargo in a cargo area of a vehicle wherein said vehicle includes at least one pair of generally parallel extending track members secured to a generally horizontal surface of said cargo area, a restraining beam member, a bracket member pivotally coupled to said restraining beam member at a first pivot point and sliding means pivotally coupled to said bracket member at a second pivot point and slidably positionable along said track members for adjustably positioning said restraining beam member at a desired position along said track members and enabling said restraining beam member to be moved pivotally between an upright restraining position and a folded, non-restraining position, and means for locking said sliding means at said desired positions, said method comprising the steps of: moving said restraining beam member pivotally about said bracket member at said first pivot point while simultaneously moving said bracket member pivotally relative to said sliding means about said second pivot point to cause said restraining beam member to be moved into said upright restraining position from said folded, non-restraining position; slidably moving said sliding means, said bracket member and said restraining beam member to said desired position along said track members; and locking said sliding means at said desired position to thereby maintain said restraining beam member in said desired position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 6, further comprising: unlocking said sliding means; slidably moving said sliding means and said restraining beam member away from cargo disposed within said cargo area; and removing said cargo.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method of claim 6, further comprising: pivotally moving said restraining beam member from said upright restraining position to said folded, non-restraining position; moving said sliding means along said track members and said restraining beam member to a desired storage position; and locking said sliding means at said desired storage position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
256 words
A cargo restraint for a vehicle comprising: a planar wall member for restraining movement of cargo on a vehicle surface, said wall member having a pair of opposite lateral edges and being movable from a retracted, non-restraining, first position wherein said wall member is substantially parallel to said vehicle surface and adjacent a positioning means to a restraining, second position wherein said wall member is substantially perpendicular to said vehicle surface for restraining movement of said cargo; said positioning means including longitudinal track means fixedly secured to a vehicle surface for enabling selectable, slidable positioning of said planar wall member above said vehicle surface; slider means slidably associated with said track means for further enabling selectable positioning of said planar wall member; bracket means pivotally coupled with said slider means and said planar wall member for enabling said planar wall member to be moved into said first and second positions; first pivot means for pivotally coupling said bracket and said planar wall member and for enabling said planar wall member to move pivotally relative to said bracket means; and second pivot means for pivotally coupling said bracket and said slider means, and movable with said slider means for enabling said bracket means to move pivotally relative to said slider means; and third pivot means for pivotally coupling an end portion of said planar wall member with said slider means; said first, second and third pivot means and said bracket means cooperating to enable said planar wall member to be moved between said first and second positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
256 words
A cargo restraint for a vehicle comprising: a planar wall member for restraining movement of cargo on a vehicle surface, said wall member having a pair of opposite lateral edges and being movable from a retracted, non-restraining, first position wherein said wall member is substantially parallel to said vehicle surface and adjacent a positioning means to a restraining, second position wherein said wall member is substantially perpendicular to said vehicle surface for restraining movement of said cargo; said positioning means including longitudinal track means fixedly secured to a vehicle surface for enabling selectable, slidable positioning of said planar wall member above said vehicle surface; slider means slidably associated with said track means for further enabling selectable positioning of said planar wall member; bracket means pivotally coupled with said slider means and said planar wall member for enabling said planar wall member to be moved into said first and second positions; first pivot means for pivotally coupling said bracket and said planar wall member and for enabling said planar wall member to move pivotally relative to said bracket means; and second pivot means for pivotally coupling said bracket and said slider means, and movable with said slider means for enabling said bracket means to move pivotally relative to said slider means; and third pivot means for pivotally coupling an end portion of said planar wall member with said slider means; said first, second and third pivot means and said bracket means cooperating to enable said planar wall member to be moved between said first and second positions.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-12-01 | 2000-06-01 | 2000-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-12-01 | 2004-06-01 | 2004-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |