Combination chain and strap tie down apparatus and system

Freight accommodation on freight carrier – Particular article accommodation – Wheeled vehicle

Reexamination Certificate

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Reexamination Certificate

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ABSTRACT:
A combination chain and strap tie-down apparatus and system. An elongated shaft is attached to an automobile transport platform. A ratchet gear wheel having engagement teeth and a ratchet wrench socket wheel having a plurality of wrench apertures can be located on one side of the shaft together or on opposite sides of the shaft. A strap spool is slidably connected to the shaft. The spool generally includes two side plates connected by a strap attachment bracket. A quick release pawl is connected to the platform adjacent the ratchet gear wheel for engagement with the engagement teeth. The pawl is connected to an elongated rod that is connected to the platform generally parallel with the shaft. The rod partially protrudes adjacent the ratchet wrench wheel. A spring is connected to the shaft adjacent the pawl. A shaft extension is included on one end of the shaft for receiving a chain.

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International Search Report and Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority for International Application No. PCT/US06/16598 filed May 2, 2006, 7 pages.

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