Abstract: A retaining apparatus includes a base member having a backing portion engaging a first side of a fixed plate and a cleat engaging a second side of the fixed plate. A neck portion connects the backing portion to the cleat and slidingly engages a keyway hole in the fixed plate. The retaining apparatus also includes a locking member coupled to the base member by a hinge. The locking member defines a disengaged position spaced from the fixed plate and is pivotable to an engaged position to secure the apparatus to the fixed plate.

Abstract: A product may include a base that may have a first face and an opposite second face. An anchor may be connected to the first face. A pivot may be provided for the base so that the base may be turned on the pivot. The base may be moveable to a first position where the first face may face in a first direction where the first face may be revealed and the second face may be concealed. The base may be moveable to a second position where the second face may face in the first direction where the first face may be concealed and the second face may be revealed.

Abstract: A tie-down apparatus is disclosed for a pick-up truck bed that includes a cleat having a base portion adapted to be attached to the pick-up truck bed and a loop portion defining an opening for receiving an elongated strand threaded through the opening. A neck portion is provided between the base portion and the loop portion that is adapted to be wrapped by the strand. A hook-shaped flange has a first portion extending normal relative to the loop portion and a second portion partially overlying and spaced from the loop portion. Teeth may be provided on the loop portion directly or on two triangular protrusions. A clamping jaw may also be used to positively grip the strand.

Abstract: A system for accommodating a variety of modular components on a truck bed tray that is assembled to a truck frame. A plurality of first engagement features are provided to secure a heavier attachment to the bed. Each of the first engagement features includes a first receptacle and a first plug that may be inserted in the first receptacle. A plurality of second engagement features are provided to secure a relatively lighter weight attachment to the bed. Each of the second engagement features includes a second receptacle and a second plug that may be inserted in the second receptacle.

Abstract: An anchor detachably connects a wheelchair securement apparatus to a support surface within a motor vehicle and includes a plate having a top surface defining an opening therein, a receiving member secured to the plate and defining an elongated bore to receive and engage a pin coupled to the wheelchair securement apparatus, a plunger within and axially movable along the bore, and a first biasing member between a bottom surface of the plunger and a wall of the bore. The plate and the receiving member are together mountable to the support surface. The first biasing member acts against the bottom surface of the plunger to bias the plunger away from the wall of the bore toward the opening defined through the plate, and the plunger movable toward the wall of the bore against a biasing force of the first biasing member.

Abstract: A tie down device for tie down application including a D-ring with overmold used for a motor vehicle to secure cargo of various shapes and sizes using removable straps. The tie down device includes a D-ring, an overmold plastic portion, bracket portion, and an interior bracket. The tie down device withstands a minimum load requirement suitable to secure a cargo in place. A round steel bar is shaped into the D-ring feature and inserted into the mold for forming the overmold plastic portion. The plastic forms in an overmold around the metal material into the desired shape. The molding process obtains the features and shape required from at least a visual perspective and the round steel bar, which is partially encapsulated by the overmold plastic portion, provides strength to meet the predetermined load requirements. The interior bracket acts as a spring to control the tension of the bracket portion.

Abstract: A cleat which has an extended operative position and a retracted position includes a securing portion and a base portion in the form of a housing which can receive the securing portion. The securing portion is shaped for securing thereto a line when the securing portion is in an extended position. When the securing portion is in a retracted position, the securing portion lay relatively flush with a surface of the boat. Detents are provided to hold the securing portion in the extended position until pressure is exerted on the securing portion to overcome the detents and transition the securing portion from the extended position to the retracted position.

Abstract: A cargo tie down includes a retainer and a shackle. The retainer includes a barrel having a proximal end and a distal end and a flange extending radially outward from the proximal end of the barrel. The shackle includes an arcuate portion merging into a distal end of a first leg and a distal end of a second leg and a necking portion extending between a coupling end and an interface end. A hinge including a pin extends through the shackle and the distal end of the barrel. A proximal end of the first leg and a proximal end of the second leg are separated by a first width. The coupling end spans the first width and joins the proximal end of the first leg to the proximal end of the second leg. The width of the necking portion decreases as it extends from the coupling end to the interface end.

Abstract: A hidden tie down provides a round collar that is inserted into a like-sized round aperture formed in a planar surface. A cap and cap mount are attachable to the collar at the outer face of the surface. A fastener secures the collar to the surface at the inner face of the surface. Two opposing bushings are disposed within the collar to retain each end of a hook loop within them. The hook loop includes a round lid that closes off a like-sized round opening in the cap such that, in one position, the lid closes off the cap opening and creates a substantially flush surface across the cap. In another position, the hook loop extends outwardly from the cap opening to provide an attachment structure. Each bushing includes a detent to retain the hook loop in a stowed position.

Abstract: A family of anchor devices that include a back plate mounted behind a mounting surface with a flange mounted in front of the mounting surface and generally a ring or hook carrier member that engages an anchor ring or a hook. In several embodiments the carrier can rotate without axles pins or the like allowing the load to align the device in a direction of maximum convenience and strength. A first embodiment provides a rotating ring in a recessed retaining cup that provides for maximum flexibility. A second embodiment provides a rotating ring in a clip carrier in a raised mounting flange. A third embodiment provides a swivel insert hook carrier that can rotate. A fourth embodiment includes a ring that engages a notch in a raised carrier. Fifth and sixth embodiments provide attachments for one or multiple hooks in a fixed-mounted, non-rotating flange.

Abstract: A tie-down eye for a cargo space of a motor vehicle has an annular loop pivoted on a mount that is formed with a journal part wrapped around a portion of the loop, and the mount and the loop are secured in a frame element fixed in a floor of the cargo space. The loop, which serves for attachment of securing straps, retaining ropes, retaining nets, or similar load-securing elements on or against the cargo surface can pivot between a nonuse position recessed in the frame element and use position projecting upward therefrom. The mount is formed with a cutout in its journal part wrapped around the loop, and a projection extending radially from the loop extends through this cutout and bears against an inner peripheral edge of the cutout when in the use position.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a vehicle cargo restraint system comprises a cargo restraining strap and at least two tie down rings proximate the perimeter of the cargo area, positioned approximately opposite each other. In trucks and trailers, additional tie down rings may be conveniently placed near the top of the vertical corners of the cargo bed. At least one of each pair of the tie down rings is configured to allow a cargo restraining strap to be passed through it and be attached to a mechanical tightener, e.g., a ratchet, which is located conveniently on a wall of the cargo area, at a distance from the pass-through, tie down ring. The mechanical tightener may be rotatably and removably attached to the wall of the cargo area. The cargo restraining strap, both of the tie down rings and the mechanical tightener, and their respective anchoring sites, must all be strong enough to restrain cargo under predetermined conditions of cargo weight, vehicle speed and type of accident.

Abstract: A load anchor has a support 103 with an upper surface. A tongue 105 with an aperture 113 for receipt of a tie down strap is pivotable relative to the support 103 from a first position wherein the tongue 105 is substantially flush with the upper surface of the support 103 to a second position extending above the support so that the aperture 113 is exposed. The load anchor may have a lever arrangement 111 accessible through the aperture 113 in the tongue when the tongue is in the first position, so that downward force applied to part of the lever arrangement 111 through the aperture 113 pivots the lever arrangement 111 which lifts the tongue 105 from the first position. The tongue 105 may be pivotally connected relative to the support member 103 by an integrally formed shaft or shafts 107.

Abstract: A family of anchor devices that include a back plate mounted behind a mounting surface with a flange mounted in front of the mounting surface and generally a ring or hook carrier member that engages an anchor ring or a hook. In several embodiments the carrier can rotate without axles pins or the like allowing the load to align the device in a direction of maximum convenience and strength. A first embodiment provides a rotating ring in a recessed retaining cup that provides for maximum flexibility. A second embodiment provides a rotating ring in a clip carrier in a raised mounting flange. A third embodiment provides a swivel insert hook carrier that can rotate. A fourth embodiment includes a ring that engages a notch in a raised carrier. Fifth and sixth embodiments provide attachments for one or multiple hooks in a fixed-mounted, non-rotating flange.

Abstract: A two-piece anchor assembly has a retainer and an interlocking link. The link is a unitary component that is formed by a single forging step. The link is secured to the floor of a railway flatcar by the retainer. A steel band is connected at one end to a load bearing surface of the link of a first anchor assembly and at another end to a load bearing surface of the link of a second anchor assembly. A tensile force is then applied to the steel banding and crimped with a clip in order to secure cargo. The load bearing surface has an enhanced banding radius, which reduces the risk of band breakage when the steel band is subjected to a high tensile force by preventing “creasing” at contact locations.

Abstract: A device has a chain fitting which is connected to the floor of a transportation vehicle, such as a flatbed trailer. The chain fitting has a cap on one end thereof, which is installed in a mating aperture formed in the vehicle floor. The side rail has an aperture opposite the floor aperture, this aperture having a smaller diameter than the floor aperture. A side rail is installed along an edge of the floor, tis side rail having an aperture positioned opposite the aperture in the floor and having a smaller diameter than the floor aperture. The cap is installed on the top side of the floor with a short chain piece attached thereto running through the aperture with a second cap at the lower end which is secured to the lower end of the chain. A length of securing chain is attached to the chain fitting, this securing chain being attached to cargo to be restrained. The cap is partially beveled along its contact surface with the floor and engages the sides of the aperture in the floor.

Abstract: An anchor assembly has a retainer and an interlocking link, with the link secured to the floor of a flatcar by the retainer. An adapter welded to the load bearing surface provides an enhanced banding radius which reduces the risk of band breakage, without requiring replacement of the existing anchor assembly. The adapter includes a saddle portion and preferably tabs to prevent misalignment during installation of the adapter onto the link. A metal band is connected at one end to a load bearing surface of the combined link and adapter of a first anchor assembly and at another end to a load bearing surface of the combined link and adapter of a second anchor assembly. A tensile force is applied to the steel banding and crimped with a clip to secure cargo.

Abstract: A device consisting of a short chain fitting is linked to the floor of a transportation vehicle, such as a flatbed trailer. The chain fitting has a cap on one end thereof, which is installed in a mating aperture formed in the vehicle floor. The cap is installed on the top side of the floor with a short chain piece attached thereto running through the aperture with a second cap at the lower end which is secured to the lower end of the chain. A length of securing chain is attached to the chain fitting, this length of chain running substantially vertical to the floor and attached to cargo to be restrained. The cap is partially beveled along its contact surface with the floor and engages the sides of the aperture on the top part of the floor. The cap itself and the beveled surface thereon facilitate detachment of the chain fitting when so required.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fastening arrangement for lashing brackets in the floor of a cargo hold of an aircraft. In this case, a plurality of channels that extend in the longitudinal direction of the aircraft, together with transverse profiles or frames lying under them, form a grid-like floor framework. The frames and the channels extend in each case preferably such that they are uniformly spaced apart and parallel to one another. A lashing bracket is pivotably accommodated in the at least one channel. The connection between the lashing bracket, the channel and the frame can be performed with two half-barrel nuts, which are arranged in the region of a thickening of the web of the frame and into which two screw bolts are screwed.

Abstract: A housing assembly for housing a restraint device is provided. The housing assembly may be recessed into a floor or a wall of a building or a vehicle. The restraint device may be a retractor.

Abstract: A tie down or strap anchor apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus provides a housing that can be mounted flush with a deck, floor or the like. A connector removably attaches to the housing by depressing a piston downwardly. When not in use, the connector is removed and a spring urges the piston.

Abstract: A freight lashing channel (18) for a transport conveyance is constructed for mounting a plurality of spaced lashing devices (10) in the channel. Each lashing device (10) has a base (14) and a bail (11) journalled to the base (14). The bail takes up a recessed position within the lashing channel (18) or a working position out of the channel. In the recessed position the channel (18) is closed by a cover plate formed with a load mounting rail (33) for a rapid change-over from a freight lashing function to a seat mounting function. The lashing channel is either a separate unit or it is integrated into a floor panel or it is formed between two floor panel sections. Reinforcing load take-up elements (30) are mounted within the channel between neighboring lashing devices.

Abstract: 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 performed by a mounting rail profile cooperating with an interconnecting or interlocking element when the lashing bail is in a recessed position in a housing to which the lashing bail is journaled and in which a mounting member (7) carrying the mounting rail profile (8) is secured. When the lashing bail is in a raised, active position the mounting rail profile is in an inactive state and vice versa.

Abstract: A swing up post is provided for attachment to a banding anchor used for securing a load-retaining band on a deck. At least one ear is provided having a respective aperture for receiving a bolt used to rotatably secure the at least one ear to a support surface associated with the deck. A retaining portion is connected to the at least one ear to retain the banding anchor. An end plate is provided at the end of the retaining portion which retains the banding anchor on the retaining portion. In a load retaining position, the swing up post is in a swung up position and in a storage position the swing up post is in a hung down position.

Abstract: A tie-down assembly includes a housing configured to receive a pair of bails. A cross-bar and post are used to rotatably connect the bails to the housing. The pair of bails can be identical to allow a strap to be cinched to the housing. Alternatively, the bails can be shaped differently, for example, to center a strap within the bail or to facilitate the use of multiple straps.

Abstract: A lashing device having a base and a lashing bail journaled to the base is constructed for attachment to a lashing channel mounted on or in a loading floor of a transport conveyance such as an aircraft. The base includes a socket for mounting an interconnecting element to the lashing device when the lashing bail is tilted into an inoperative position. Thus, the switch-over between using the latching bail or the interconnecting element or vice versa is quickly accomplished.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for securing a bed liner having a plurality of liner holes to a pickup truck cargo bed having a bed rail includes a retaining plate that engages a lip that depends from a downward-depending portion of the bed rail. The fastener assembly further includes a base member that engages the retaining plate through its associated bed liner hole such that the base member and the retaining plate engage the bed liner and cargo bed in a clamping arrangement, securing the bed liner to the cargo bed. Finally, the fastener assembly includes a foldable tie-down member that may be used to secure cargo within the cargo bed after the bed liner is installed.

Abstract: Method of installing a retractable anchor device on a surface. The method includes forming at least one opening in the surface, at least one of fixing, attaching, fastening and removably securing the mounting part to the surface, and ensuring that the U-shaped member is movable between the extended position and the retracted position. The U-shaped member moves from the extended position to the retracted position when the U-shaped member experiences the predetermined external force.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to an assembly for securing cargo to a cargo bed. Specifically, the invention relates to a cargo tie-down for mounting in the cargo deck of a vehicle. The recessed cargo tie-down includes a housing recessed within the cargo deck of a vehicle, an anchor defining an aperture secured within the housing, and a tie-down ring having a nominally circular portion and at least one nominally straight portion compatible with flat metal banding. According to the exemplary embodiment, the tie-down ring is attached to the recessed housing through the aperture in the anchor such that the tie-down ring may be rotated along its periphery within the aperture such that either the nominally circular portion or the nominally straight portion is within the aperture.

Abstract: A dynamic cargo restraint system has a stationary hook member mounted in a bezel for engagement with a second movable hook member that is stored in a second bezel. The movable hook member is attached to a cord that is engaged with a retraction mechanism housed within the corresponding wall of the cargo area to retract the cord for automatic storage when the movable hook member is not in use. The movable hook member can be threaded through the handles of grocery bags before being attached to the stationary hook member to support the grocery bags in an upright orientation. The hook members and the bezels can be formed in a variety of shapes, and are stored substantially flush with the walls of the cargo area. The stationary hook member can be pivoted within it's bezel to project outwardly therefrom for engagement with the movable hook member.

Abstract: One embodiment of a retractable marine fitting includes a housing positioned within a marine hull, the housing adapted to receive a fitting therein, and a fitting including an elongate body movable between an extended position substantially outwardly of the housing and a retracted position substantially inwardly of the housing.

Abstract: A retractable horn cleat device with a seat body having a receiving cavity inside, a retractable handle provided in the seat body and slidingly displaceable upward and downward by the biasing action of two springs, and a coupling member connected to the retractable handle and coupled to a track on a driving plate inside the receiving cavity. The coupling member serves to guide the retractable handle along the track thereby allowing a user to selectively lock the retractable handle in either a retracted configuration or an unretracted configuration similar to a conventional horn cleat.

Abstract: A lashing device having a base and a lashing bail journaled to the base is constructed for attachment to a lashing channel mounted on or in a loading floor of a transport conveyance such as an aircraft. The base includes a socket for mounting an interconnecting element to the lashing device when the lashing bail is tilted into an inoperative position. Thus, the switch-over between using the latching bail or the interconnecting element or vice versa is quickly accomplished.

Abstract: A concealable buckle apparatus includes a panel, a locking element, a shaft and a buckle. The panel includes a recess and a margin formed about the recess. The recess includes a bottom and a wall projecting from the bottom and two slots extending from the bottom to the wall. The locking element includes a concave first portion, a convex second portion extending from the first portion, a concave third portion extending from the second portion and a fourth portion extending from the third portion. The fourth portion of the locking element is secured to the bottom of the recess. The shaft is put between the locking element and the bottom of the panel. The buckle includes two lateral portions inserted through the slots and secured to the shaft and a central portion formed between the lateral portions. The buckle is concealed in the recess when the shaft is retained in the first portion of the locking element.

Abstract: Retractable anchor device includes a mounting part which is securable to a surface and a generally U-shaped member to which a tension member can be secured. The U-shaped member is slidably mounted to the mounting part and including a first end and a second end. A retracting system is included that causes the U-shaped member to move to a retracted position when the U-shaped member experiences a predetermined external force sufficient to disengage the locking system. The retracting system has at least one of (a) first and second biasing mechanisms wherein the first biasing mechanism biases the first end towards the retracted position and the second biasing mechanism biases the second end towards the retracted position, or (b) an actuator, wherein the actuator moves the U-shaped member towards at least one of the extended position and the retracted position.

Abstract: A rope tie has a cylindrical housing contiguous to a base, with a first bore, a second bore, and a shoulder section contained in the housing and a first groove and a second groove inset along the second bore. A post is movably disposed in the base and consists of a first columnar section, a second columnar section, and a second shoulder section. A spring is seated between the second shoulder section and the first shoulder section, a check section is situated at one extremity of the post, and a hitch hole is formed through the first columnar section. As such, the check section is capable of engaging the first groove or the second groove, thereby enabling the re-positioning of the post.

Abstract: A device is mounted in the deck of a truck for catching a cargo-locating rope and is formed of a base, a top plate, and a rope-catching plate. The base is mounted in a mounting hole of the deck. The top plate is fastened with the top of the base. The rope-catching plate is slidably located in a receiving slot of the base such that the locating balls of the rope-catching plate are retained in first locating recesses of guide grooves of the base at the time when the rope-catching plate is pulled out of the base to catch the cargo-locating rope. When the rope-catching plate is pushed back into the base, the locating balls of the rope-catching plate move along the guide grooves to locate in second locating recesses of the guide grooves.

Abstract: A hidden cleat structure for boat comprises a seat body, a mobile pile, elastic components, a driving piece, and a driving rod. The mobile pile longitudinally and slidably connects the seat body. The elastic components are disposed in the sliding direction between the mobile pile and the seat body. The driving piece can move transversely, and is disposed in a receiving cavity of the seat body. An erect heart-shape track is disposed on the driving piece. One end of the driving rod is fixed on the mobile pile, and the other end thereof is located in the heart-shaped track. The heart-shape track includes an upper and a lower stop points and two transitional points obliquely placed in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The driving rod can make unidirectional circulatory motion in the heart-shaped track along with upward and downward slide of the mobile pile.

Abstract: A retractable snap ring structure includes a snapping hook, a clamping seat, a receiving box, a bottom housing, a fixing plate, an upper washer, a lower washer, a vehicle body, a spring, and a small-sized spring. The hook portion of the snapping hook may be protruded outward from or retracted into the vehicle body by a simple pressing action, thereby facilitating the user using the retractable snap ring structure. Thus, when the snapping hook is not in use, the hook portion of the snapping hook may be retracted and hidden in the vehicle body, thereby preventing the hook portion of the snapping hook from protruding outward to hurt the people, and thereby increasing the lifetime of the snap ring structure.

Abstract: A device is mounted on a cargo carrier to catch a cargo-locating rope and is formed of a housing in which a hooked body is disposed extractably and retractably in conjunction with two springs and a guide rod. The hooked body is urged by the springs. The guide rod is pivoted at one end with the hooked body such that other end of the guide rod is slidably received in a track of the housing. As the hooked body is extracted from the housing, the other end of the guide rod is retained at a first locating portion of the track. The other end of the guide rod runs in the track to locate at a second locating portion of the track when the hooked body is retracted into the housing.

Abstract: The present inventive relates to a quick-detachable device for attaching ropes thereto, including a first rope with a hooked end and a second rope with a plain end. The device includes a hollow body having a front opening, a clasp and a chuck both received in the hollow body. The clasp has a ring operable to be turned outward from the front opening of the body for hitching the first rope thereto, while chuck has a first jaw and a second jaw operable to be moved outward from the front opening through the ring for holding the second rope therebetween. In addition, a first actuator is provided for controlling the outward turn of the ring of the clasp from the front opening, and a second actuator is provided for controlling the outward movement of the jaws of the chuck from the front opening. The actuators have respective buttons available from a front face of the hollow body for operating the actuators.

Abstract: A structure of hook for a truck includes a plurality of hooks spacedly secured on the top of two side walls of the cargo body of the truck for binding the ropes each having a hollow post embedded into the wall, a hook member engageable into the hollow post, a positioning plate, a cushion and a top plate each having an central opening for permitting the hook member passing through and superimposed with each other for securing to the top of the lateral walls of the cargo body of the truck. The present invention is characterized in that a partition formed between a pair of extensions of the hook member to define a spring compartment and a sliding compartment in which is a V-shaped groove communicating to a Y-shaped groove to allow a U-shaped bar sliding about. So that the hook member may be hid in or jumped out of the hollow post.

Abstract: An article-positioning board includes a board body provided on top surface with a plurality of through holes respectively having a comparatively large diameter at the bottom side and a relatively small diameter on the topside for receiving a same-shaped insert member. Each insert member has a recess formed in an upper portion, and each recess has a holding space extending outward oppositely in one inner side for receiving the lateral rods of the clasp. Thus, when ropes (elastic or not) pass through and are fastened on the clasps preset in direction, non-plane articles of different shapes and sizes can duly be positioned firmly and quickly, no matter where they are placed on the board.

Abstract: The present inventive relates to a quick-detachable device for attaching ropes thereto, including a first rope with a hooked end and a second rope with a plain end. The device includes a hollow body having a front opening, a clasp and a chuck both received in the hollow body. The clasp has a ring operable to be turned outward from the front opening of the body for hitching the first rope thereto, while chuck has a first jaw and a second jaw operable to be moved outward from the front opening through the ring for holding the second rope therebetween. In addition, a first actuator is provided for controlling the outward turn of the ring of the clasp from the front opening, and a second actuator is provided for controlling the outward movement of the jaws of the chuck from the front opening. The actuators have respective buttons available from a front face of the hollow body for operating the actuators.

Abstract: A pop-up tie down device includes a body member having an attachment member for securing the body member to the stake hole of a side wall in a vehicle carrier. The anchor member includes a cavity which holds a pop-up tie down device. The pop-up tie down device is movable from a retracted position within the cavity to an extended position wherein a portion of the tie down device protrudes from the cavity.

Abstract: A tie down mechanism includes an elongated tie down post and a hollow stake post having a hollow shaft adapted to fit in the stake pocket. The hollow shaft includes an aperture therein for slidably receiving the tie down post. Expander block assemblies secure a portion of the hollow shaft in the stake pocket. A spring is operably located between the stake post and the tie down post for yieldingly biasing the tie down post to extend relative to the stake post. The tie down mechanism further includes a cam groove and follower interconnecting the tie down post and the hollow shaft. The cam groove and follower allow the tie down post to be held in a retracted position or released into the extended position when needed without the use of exposed levers or hand tools.

Abstract: A tie down anchor is attachable to the tailgate of a pickup truck for securement of a cargo strap thereto, the anchor having a plate member that has a first face that abuts the inner face of the tailgate and a second face. A first opening is disposed within the plate member while a pair of channel members extend outwardly from the first face of the plate member in generally parallel fashion, each channel having a pair second openings disposed therein. A leg member having at least two sections disposed on different planes is slidably disposed within the pair of channels while a pair of studs are each received within one of the pair of second openings and an opening located on the leg member and registerable with the pair of second openings for securing the leg member within the channels.

Abstract: An improved spring loaded and latchable stake pocket tie down apparatus for rope and the like, made of a main housing, a spline, a push spring, a carriage, a self locking damp, a return spring and a pivot pin whereby a load or the like, will be significantly more secure than the manual knot-tying.

Abstract: A pop-up tie down device includes a body member having an attachment member for securing the body member to the stake hole of a side wall in a vehicle carrier. The anchor member includes a cavity which holds a pop-up tie down device. The pop-up tie down device is movable from a retracted position within the cavity to an extended position wherein a portion of the tie down device protrudes from the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to, inter alia, devices and methods for precision installation of elevator wall panels and intervening reveal strips in an elevator cab shell. Various embodiments comprise corner stays and intermediate stays with pre-installed clips thereon and with locating means installed thereon to facilitate accurate locating of adjacent stay(s) in order to greatly reduce the labor and time required to install the wall panels accurately. Further, various embodiments comprise pre-installed reveal strips on the stay(s) and that are interposed between each installed wall panel. Pre-installing the reveal strips further reduces the labor and time required at the installation site.