Freight accommodation on freight carrier – Yieldable brace
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Gutman, H. (Department: 3612)
Freight accommodation on freight carrier
Yieldable brace
C410S129000, C410S100000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06948896
ABSTRACT:
A load restraining device provides a system in which straps extending from one side of a web strap arrangement initially run parallel to the wall to which they are connected, as opposed to extending perpendicular to the wall as in the prior art. The anchor itself is a horizontal wall member running longitudinally along the wall of the railcar or trailer. An adjustable anchor is used to permit moving the attachment point several inches to allow for load variations. The attachment of the web strap arrangement is normally 14″ to 18″ behind the face of the load. Unlike previous systems, this provision of anchor points behind the load effectively “encapsulates” the load rather than merely providing a bulkhead effect. Ratchets provided as part of one of the wall anchor arrangements allow the web straps to be tightened into final position, imparting a restraining force to the load and preventing the load from shifting during transport. A removable load restraining system using multiple restraining net portions and flush-mounted anchor assemblies is also described.
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Thomson Stuart H.
Zhan Mark Y.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Gutman H.
Holland L.P.
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