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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096741 | Interior vehicle body structure A vehicle body structure includes a vehicle interior cargo area having an interior wall, a track and a cargo accessory. The track is fixedly attached to the interior wall and the track includes a pair of parallel spaced apart wall portions defining a track slot ther... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8057143 | Trailer load securement system A trailer includes a floor engageable with a load, the trailer floor comprising a plurality of floor panels. Each floor panel comprises a plurality of tubular portions that are hollow inside to reduce weight. The tubular portions have an upper wall comprising pairs ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7980798 | Tie-down assembly An organization and storage assembly movably coupled with a track having a partially enclosed polygonal channelway, and a base, a mounting lug, a lock actuator, and a first organization and storage accessory. The base is at least partially enclosable in, and slidabl... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7874774 | Vehicle cargo arrangement A vehicle cargo arrangement has a track with an elongated slot and a tie-down assembly. The tie-down assembly includes a tie-down fitting, a retainer coupled to the tie-down fitting to selectively retain the tie-down fitting to the track, and a blocking part. The bl... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7815405 | Tie-down cleat and method for a vehicle article carrier A vehicle article carrier system employing a pair of support rails adapted to be secured to the sidewalls of a bed of a pick-up truck. Attached to the sidewalls are a pair of tie-down assemblies that can be fixedly secured at various points along each of the support... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7731461 | Load-bearing rail A load-bearing rail is provided for the cargo space of a motor vehicle, which is used for accommodating a load-bearing eyelet that can be guided therein in a movable and lockable manner. To provide a load-bearing rail for the cargo space of a motor vehicle, which ma... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7594787 | Track slot fastener A slidably retainable fastener assembly for securing loads to a track is provided with a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a member operating on the retainer, the member being positionable in at least a first position and a second posit... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7556463 | Mounting structure A mounting structure for attaching an item in an area defined by an area wall is disclosed including an elongated track including a channel formed therein, the elongated track having at least one elongated channel wall and at least one elongated track flange adapted... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7458758 | Tie down coupling system A hook hanger for a cargo trailer includes a body. The body includes: (i) a mounting bracket conforming in shape to and slidably engageable with an associated sliding track of an associated cargo trailer; (ii) a hook anchor connected to the mounting bracket; and, (i... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7438511 | Device for mounting a seat on a mounting rail The invention relates to a device for mounting a seat on a mounting rail. This device comprises a base that comprises a band operable for linking to a seat, a groove that can receive the sliding nut guide rail, and a longitudinal blocking piston insertable in a suit... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7416167 | Winch removably mounted on vehicle side rails A winch assembly is designed so that it can be slidably supported on the side rail of a vehicle. The winch assembly has side walls and a top plate. Slots are formed between the top plate and the side walls. A first bar runs between the side walls at substantially th... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410127 | Seat track anti-rattle locking device An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a seat assembly; and a wedge lock device for securing the seat assembly to the aircraft without any rattle. In the preferred embodiment, the wedge lock device includes: a selectively adjustable force applicat... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7401995 | Channel connector A channel connector comprises a main portion having a connecting portion, a clamping element having at least two opposite ends, and a threaded element threadably connecting the main portion to the clamping element. Each of the two opposite ends are spaced to interfe... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7390154 | Track slot fastener A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a rotatable handle operating on the retainer, the rota... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7374379 | Winch for cargo-retaining strap A winch for a cargo restraining strap includes a frame having a base and first and second parallel spaced sidewalls. The first and second sidewalls define respective first and second apertures. A protective wall extends from the base and is spaced from the first sid... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367765 | Lading tie snugger system for securing cargo A lading tie snugger system for railway box cars which uses lading ties comprising of flexible straps that interface with various hardware items such as strap end pins, anchor fittings, bar buckles, strap tensioning devices and cargo nets. The lading tie strap and c... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357610 | Securing device for cargo restraining apparatus A device for securing cargo restraining apparatus on a wall of a cargo receptacle is comprised of a body member adapted for slidable engagement with an elongated track on the wall; an attachment member for attaching the body member to the cargo restraining apparatus... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350853 | Floor module for a vehicle The present invention is directed to a floor module for a vehicle having a floor plate, already cut to size and ready for installation, which is integrally connected to at least one mounting rail. The floor plate is preferable bonded to at least one mounting rail, w... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7329075 | Vehicle support and retention system for a vehicle transporter A cargo retaining winch includes a rotationally secured winch shaft that is substantially longer than the width of a flexible member to be wound on the winch to secure cargo. The flexible member can be wound in one of a continuity of locations along the longitudinal... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7318694 | Apparatus for securing objects to vehicles or trailers An apparatus for immovably attaching or holding objects to a vehicle, trailer, platform or the like. The apparatus comprises at least two rails. Each rail is fixed and attached to the vehicle or the like, each rail having a channel that runs most of or all the lengt... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316445 | Attachment structure for tonneau cover for pickup truck An attachment structure for a tonneau cover, formed in an approximately tabular shape, for a pickup truck with a bed extending from a rear end of a vehicle to a rear pillar portion, comprises a bed rail as an elongated support member on which the tonneau cover for t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311485 | Secure tie-down anchor with tension-holding capability An anchor (100) for securing a rope (215) while holding tension comprises conjoined hook (105), foot (120, 125), and knee (115) sections. Both feet of the anchor are attached to a surface (200) where a first foot (120... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311335 | Trailer and fuel tank assembly A trailer and fuel tank assembly are disclosed. The fuel tank preferably forms the body of the trailer. The fuel tank may include a recess in the top surface for receiving the motor and/or pump, which may lower the pump closer to the ground to increase the suction p... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305923 | Universal boxcar with exterior metal surfaces A universal boxcar is provided with exterior metal surfaces and load carrying capabilities of a conventional uninsulated boxcar and thermal transfer ratings of an insulated boxcar. The boxcar may be formed with interior dimensions corresponding generally with interi... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7287943 | Accessory slot fastener assembly A fastener assembly including a base plate and an arm having a first end, the first end extending from the base plate, the arm further including a retention member spaced away from the first end, and a fastener associated with the base plate and the first end for as... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287798 | Tailgate assembly and method of operating the same A tailgate assembly and method of operating the same. The assembly includes a door portion movable between a closed position and an open position. An extendable spoiler is operably attached to the door portion. An extendable floorbed is operably attached to the door... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284944 | Lift and transport apparatus A wheelchair lift and lateral transport apparatus has a lift assembly operable to elevate a platform supporting a wheelchair from a first ground position to a second elevated position adjacent a side of a motor vehicle. A headrest is mounted on the upper end of the ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281889 | Flexible truck bed tie-down system A flexible cargo bed tie-down system allows the user to easily change, adjust, customize, and adapt his or her vehicle to specific needs at any given moment, and interfaces with the rest of the vehicle in an optimum manner from a functional, structural, and aestheti... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7261044 | Boxcar with load restraint system A boxcar and load restraint system are provided with improved load carrying capabilities and performance characteristics of uninsulated boxcars and insulated boxcars. An insulated boxcar with the load restraint system may have increased load carrying capacity, incre... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7249920 | Strapping retainer for lading and method for using the same A retainer having an elongated body secures one end of a cargo-engaging strapping to a wall anchor of a cargo transport unit wall. In operation, a loop is formed in the strapping and passed from a first side of the anchor to a second side, where the retainer is inse... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7234619 | Accessory strip for securing articles within a vehicle interior An accessory strip for a vehicle having a bracket secured to a track at select locations. The bracket includes a cam on an inner end that is received by a cam lock bar. The cam is movable within the track to selected positions where it may be locked in place. The br... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232033 | Chain storage device There is provided a chain storage apparatus for storing a chain, wherein the chain includes a plurality of chain links. Each of the chain links has a link diameter, a latitudinal axis and a link width. Each of the chain links is interconnected with at least one othe... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7214018 | Sliding bed accessory arrangement A sliding bed accessory arrangement is provided with a sliding bed accessory, such as a bed divider, that is configured to slide between and retained in several different positions within a vehicle cargo bed. The sliding bed accessory arrangement has a pair of track... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210413 | Universal boxcar A universal boxcar is provided with load carrying capabilities of a conventional uninsulated boxcar and temperature ratings of an insulated boxcar. The insulated boxcar may be formed with interior dimensions corresponding generally with interior dimensions of an uni... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201550 | Lashing device for tying loads in a transport conveyance Various load items, such as freight pieces or passenger seats are to be secured to the loading floor of a transport conveyance. For this purpose a lashing device is constructed for a lashing function performed by a tiltable lashing bail or a latching function perfor... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182380 | Tailgate extender systems A tailgate extender system is provided having telescoping supports, which stores entirely within a storage compartment in the tailgate, and which extends directly perpendicular to the tailgate surface for use. The telescoping supports are hingedly connected to the t... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175377 | Track slot fastener A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a rotatable handle operating on the retainer, the rota... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165294 | Strap sack Housing for containing excess cargo tie-down material, and for containing the locking mechanism to reduce its exposure to the environmental elements. The housing is in the form of a generally flat portion and a sack made of durable material. The sack is configured t... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160069 | Tie down coupling system A hook hanger for a cargo trailer includes a body defining (i) a mounting bracket conforming in shape to and slidably engageable with an associated sliding winch track of an associated cargo trailer; (ii) a hook anchor connected to the mounting bracket; and, (iii) a... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156593 | Adjustable tie down mechanism for roof rack and interior rail systems An adjustable tie-down assembly includes a pin having a first end and a second end. A lock plate is disposed proximate the second end and a sliding block is partially received within an opening of a rail. The block is adapted to receive the pin. A tie-down loop is d... | 01/02/2007 |
