Abstract: A tie-dowm device that includes, a cleat, and a neck, all integrally connected at an angle of about 125.degree.. The base defines two holes adapted to receive bolts attaching the device to a vehicle. The cleat includes two arms and defines a triangle-shaped ayalet, with a width greater than the width of the neck. The base, the cleat, and the neck are integrally formed and stamped from a single piece of metallic material.

Abstract: A striker assembly for an automobile door latching mechanism. The striker assembly is made up of a body constructed from a pair of individually formed rigid members which are fixedly secured to each other. The rigid members each including a mounting flange adapted to mount the assembly to the door pillar or jamb of an automobile. Each rigid member also includes a substantially planar striker plate which is angularly oriented with respect to the mounting plates. The rigid members are secured to each other through the striker plates and a common aperture is defined therethrough. The aperture further defines an integral striker bar that extends along two sides of the striker plates. The striker bar and aperture are thus configured to receive a latch of the automobile door locking mechanism thereby providing a robust construction and ensuring that the automobile door is retained in its closed position.