Freight accommodation on freight carrier – Load lashing retainer or load lashing adjunct – Anchor
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-05
2001-09-18
Gordon, Stephen T. (Department: 3612)
Freight accommodation on freight carrier
Load lashing retainer or load lashing adjunct
Anchor
C410S101000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06290440
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to the field of containers, and more particularly to tie down strap container.
Strap type tie downs are known. They are frequently used to secure items within the bed of a pickup truck or the like. The tie down consists of a strap, usually made of woven nylon, a pair of steel S hooks and a retaining buckle that causes the strap to tighten down on the object or objects being held in place. The S hooks are designed to interact with tie down wells located on the side panels of most truck beds. Tie down straps usually are sold packaged in a simple paper and plastic disposable container. Once the strap is out of the packaging and in use, the storage of the strap becomes problematic.
The straps end up in a tangled mess, sliding around on the floor of the truck bed. They become dirty, knotted and can be lost or damaged by other items sliding over them.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary object of the invention is to provide a container for a tie down strap and related hooks that keeps the strap neat and clean.
Another object of the invention is to provide a tie down strap container that can be hung and stored on the inside wall of a pickup truck or the like.
Another object of the invention is to provide a tie down strap container that incorporates a wind up mechanism to wind the strap into the container.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.
Tie down Strap Container comprising: a strap retaining tray, a winding spindle and associated winding handle, a tray lid, a lid pivot means, a lid retaining means, and a hanging hook to secure said tie down container to the side wall of a vehicle or the like.
The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
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Gordon Stephen T.
Leary James J.
Titus Carol D.
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