Tie-down anchor for freight

Details Tie-down anchor for freight Tie-down anchor for freight

2005-09-16

2009-11-10

Gutman, H (Department: 3612)

Freight accommodation on freight carrier

Load bracing means

Reexamination Certificate

active

07614834

ABSTRACT:
A floor tie-down anchor for securing freight during transport is provided. The tie-down anchor is an L-shaped bracket having a pair of legs that form an angle relative to each other, and one of the legs has at least one aperture defined therethrough. A system and method for securing freight to a transport vehicle are also provided. The system includes a first tie-down anchor and a second tie-down anchor attached to the floor of a transport vehicle, and each of the tie-down anchors has at least one aperture defined therethrough. The system further including a retaining strap having a connecting mechanism attached to each end of the strap, and the apertures of the tie-down anchors are adapted to receive the connecting mechanisms of the strap. The method of securing freight to a transport vehicle includes providing a floor. First and second tie-down anchors are attached to the floor, and each of the tie-down anchors has at least two apertures of different shapes defined therethrough. The method also includes positioning a strap across a portion of the freight and securing the opposing ends of the strap to the tie-down anchors, and further includes adjusting the strap to secure the freight to the transport vehicle.

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