Abstract: A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.

Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprising: a strip, a sleeve including a plurality of walls extending from the strip having an open end for receiving an end of the elongated support; gussets for transferring to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support.

Abstract: A stackable device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The stackable device invertably stackable with an other stackable device.

Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprises a strip having a bottom strip surface with an adhesive for securing the device to one of the walls, and a top strip surface. The sleeve includes four walls extending from the top strip surface defining a cavity. The sleeve having a platform within the cavity surrounded by the four walls. The platform defines within the cavity another cavity for receiving the elongated support. The platform spaces an end of the elongated support from said one of the walls of the container. An insert may be inserted into the cavity. A method of restraining cargo with the cargo restraint device.

Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo selectively in containers having different widths. The device comprising a strip, a sleeve including four walls extending generally perpendicularly from the top strip surface defining a first cavity. The sleeve having a rigid platform within the first cavity extending substantially parallel to and spaced from the top strip surface. A compressible insert receivable in the sleeve. The compressible insert including a separable portion to be removed for reducing the size of the compressible insert. The compressible insert may be comprised of foam, may have a block configuration and may be scored for facilitating removal of the separable portion of the compressible insert. The device may also include gussets. The device is configures to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support.

Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo selectively in containers having different widths. The device comprising a strip, a sleeve including four walls extending generally perpendicularly from the top strip surface defining a first cavity. The sleeve having a rigid platform within the first cavity extending substantially parallel to and spaced from the top strip surface. A compressible insert receivable in the sleeve. The compressible insert including a separable portion to be removed for reducing the size of the compressible insert. The compressible insert may be comprised of foam, may have a block configuration and may be scored for facilitating removal of the separable portion of the compressible insert. The device may also include gussets. The device is configures to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support.

Abstract: A device securable to a corrugated surface of a shipping container by an elongated support for supporting cargo within the shipping container. The device comprising a receptacle defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support, the receptacle having a bottom surface forming a plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container; and a pair of lateral flaps associated with and disposed about the receptacle for engaging the corrugated surface, each lateral flap having a bottom surface, the bottom surface of each lateral flap extending at an acute angle relative to the plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container. The device may further define a slot for receiving an end of an other elongated support. A method of making with the device a deck for supporting cargo in a shipping container having a pair of opposed corrugated surface and a base.

Abstract: A method and device for restraining a cargo pallet disposed on the floor of a truck or other container comprising positioning adjacent the cargo pallet a plastic brace, engaging the plastic brace and the cargo pallet, and securing the plastic brace to the floor with a fastener. The plastic brace may have a monolithic construction and may be formed by injection molding. The plastic brace may comprise a first wall having a first side for engaging the floor defining a hole, and a second side; a second wall having a first side for engaging the cargo pallet, and a second side, the second wall extending at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the first wall; and a gusset interconnecting the second side of the first wall with the second side of the second wall. The plastic brace may further include a raised reinforcement extending from the second side of the first wall and disposed about the hole. The raised reinforcement may have a truncated conical configuration.

Abstract: A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.

Abstract: A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.

Abstract: A method, assembly and device for restraining cargo in a shipping vehicle or other container with an adjustable cargo bar assembly comprising an adjustable metal bar having, a pair of ends and a flange secured to each end. The method including securing one cargo restraint device to a wall of the container with an adhesive; securing another cargo restraint device to another wall of the container with an adhesive; adjusting the length of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly to a desired length; engaging the one cargo restraint device and one end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the one end within a pocket defined by the one cargo restraint device; and engaging the other cargo restraint device and the other end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the other end within a pocket defined by the other cargo restraint device.

Abstract: A device securable to a corrugated surface of a shipping container by an elongated support for supporting cargo within the shipping container. The device comprising a receptacle defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support, the receptacle having a bottom surface forming a plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container; and a pair of lateral flaps associated with and disposed about the receptacle for engaging the corrugated surface, each lateral flap having a bottom surface, the bottom surface of each lateral flap extending at an acute angle relative to the plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container. The device may further define a slot for receiving an end of an other elongated support. A method of making with the device a deck for supporting cargo in a shipping container having a pair of opposed corrugated surface and a base.

Abstract: A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.

Abstract: A method and device for restraining a cargo pallet disposed on the floor of a truck or other container comprising positioning adjacent the cargo pallet a plastic brace, engaging the plastic brace and the cargo pallet, and securing the plastic brace to the floor with a fastener. The plastic brace may have a monolithic construction and may be formed by injection molding. The plastic brace may comprise a first wall having a first side for engaging the floor defining a hole, and a second side; a second wall having a first side for engaging the cargo pallet, and a second side, the second wall extending at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the first wall; and a gusset interconnecting the second side of the first wall with the second side of the second wall. The plastic brace may further include a raised reinforcement extending from the second side of the first wall and disposed about the hole. The raised reinforcement may have a truncated conical configuration.

Abstract: A method, assembly and device for restraining cargo in a shipping vehicle or other container with an adjustable cargo bar assembly comprising an adjustable metal bar having, a pair of ends and a flange secured to each end. The method including securing one cargo restraint device to a wall of the container with an adhesive; securing another cargo restraint device to another wall of the container with an adhesive; adjusting the length of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly to a desired length; engaging the one cargo restraint device and one end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the one end within a pocket defined by the one cargo restraint device; and engaging the other cargo restraint device and the other end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the other end within a pocket defined by the other cargo restraint device.

Abstract: A device for securing to a surface of a container for restraining cargo within the container. The device comprises a receptacle and a pair of lateral flaps disposed about the receptacle for engaging the surface. The receptacle includes a base and defines a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support member. Each lateral flap has a rear side for engaging the surface and a front side. Desirably, the receptacle includes a pair of opposed first walls defining the cavity and extending generally perpendicular to the opposed first walls, and the lateral flaps are associated with the opposed first walls. The receptacle may include a ramp wedge adjacent the channel for facilitating engagement of the elongated support member with the device. The device is secured to the surface of the container by the elongated support member and, if desired, an adhesive tape or other fastener may be associated with the rear side for engaging the lateral flaps and surface of the container.

Abstract: A device for securing to a surface of a container for restraining cargo within the container. The device comprises a receptacle and a pair of lateral flaps disposed about the receptacle for engaging the surface. The receptacle includes a base and defines a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support member. Each lateral flap has a rear side for engaging the surface and a front side. Desirably, the receptacle includes a pair of opposed first walls defining the cavity and extending generally perpendicular to the opposed first walls, and the lateral flaps are associated with the opposed first walls. The receptacle may include a ramp wedge adjacent the channel for facilitating engagement of the elongated support member with the device. The device is secured to the surface of the container by the elongated support member and, if desired, an adhesive tape or other fastener may be associated with the rear side for engaging the lateral flaps and surface of the container.