Abstract: A slotted tie down protector assembly according to the invention is provided and is generally constructed to include a securing plate, a webbing and a tension buckle. The securing plate is an elongated rectangular member and further includes a set of dual elongated oval shaped receiving passages in the central region. The webbing includes a set of end pieces at each end and are threaded through each of the oval shaped receiving passages. The securing plate is placed on the corner or side of a cargo container and the end pieces of the webbing are pulled in order to create tension. The tension buckle is fastened to the body of the webbing and engaged in order to tighten the webbing to create a greater level of tension within the assembly.

Abstract: A deployable paper roll cushion according to the invention is provided and comprises, a top layer having an elongated raised member composed of a cushion material. Further, comprising a bottom layer having a composition composed of ferromagnetic material which is layered to a rear face of the top layer. Moreover, comprising a wrap layer in which an exposed area of the top layer and an exposed area of the bottom layer are covered, and a front face of the top layer receives a downward force from a paper roll while the paper roll is in contact with the wrap layer.

Abstract: Spacer pad of various constructions that serve to protect goods while in storage or being transported. Some of these spacer pads have frames comprising horizontal rungs that extend between vertical rails, while others are formed of foam.

Abstract: A shipping riser is provided and includes an engineered structure. The engineered structure includes a central laminated structure, a pair of middle laminated structures positioned on and secured to opposite sides of the central laminated structure, and a pair of outer laminated structures positioned on and secured to opposite sides of the pair of middle laminated structures.