Abstract: A flush cargo tie-down arrangement for a pick-up truck cargo floor supported on laterally extending U-shaped frame cross members secured to a sub frame by bolts. The tie-down arrangement, mounted below the upper surface of the cargo floor includes U-shaped tapping plates mounted in opposite end portions of one forward cross member and secured therein by said bolts, and a tie-down line attachment pin mounted across each tapping plate intermediate the sides thereof.

Abstract: A floor anchor pocket for mounting in a vehicle designed to carry wheelchairs or cargo is described. The pocket is provided with an internally located spring and a specially shaped cut-out so as to provide positive self locking for a tie down strap hook which is insertable therein.

Abstract: A flush mount ski tow hook is mounted in a hole in the transom of a boat hull and has a sealing cup projecting inwardly of the hole from an externally mounted flange. The flange carries an inwardly and upwardly projecting tow hook. The sealing cup not only seals the opening in the transom but also seals the edges of the opening to protect the latter from the elements.

Abstract: An article carrier for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The article carrier includes at least one generally horizontally arranged article supporting slat. The slat includes at one end a tie down mechanism. A wind deflection mechanism is positioned and secured onto the vehicle surface generally perpendicular to the slat. A second tie down mechanism is coupled with the wind deflection mechanism. The second tie down mechanism pivots from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the second tie down mechanism, is positioned within the wind deflection mechanism and has a surface substantially flush with the wind deflection mechanism. In the second position, the second tie down means projects from the wind deflection mechanism to enable ropes, hooked bungee cords, or the like to secure to the second tie down mechanism.

Abstract: An elastomeric insert for filling the cavity of a bottom foundation fitting or socket in a steel deck of a conveyance, such as a steel container ship, whereby a lashing knuckle of a binder tie down rod for lashing a container to the deck is readily secured within the socket, while the insert remains disposed within the socket, so as to prevent the intrusion of debris and dirt, as well as water, from entering the socket cavity, thereby maintaining access and utility of the deck sockets.

Abstract: A tie down fitting adapted to fit within a stake hole in a side wall section of a pickup truck. The fitting includes a clamping plate dimensioned for insertion through the stake hole for engagement with the underside of the wall section. A cover plate engages the upper side of the section and is secured to the clamping plate by threaded fasteners. Aligned slots in the plates receive a hook member for pivotal movement between a recessed position flush with the wall section to a projected position where it is adapted for engagement by a cargo securing line or the like. A number of such fittings enable securement of cargo on the truck bed.In its recessed position the fitting is pressed to pivot it toward its projected position. Its center of gravity tends to maintain it in either its recessed or its projected position.

Abstract: A plurality of securing devices are attached to a supporting member for use in securing cargo to the supporting member. Each device includes a body member for being attached to the supporting member and an arm member pivotally attached to the body member for movement between a down position in which all of the arm member is positioned below the support plane of the supporting member so as not to interfere with the use of the supporting member and an up position in which a portion of the first end of the arm member extends above the support plane of the supporting member to allow the cargo to be secured relative thereto.

Abstract: A securing assembly for marine use especially for securing container corners is provided which comprises, a support seat having a slot on a horizontal plane thereof; a reversible cover plate to be coupled with the support seat; a holding member, such as cone, twist lock, pad eye, cloverleaf cone, etc., mounted integrally on the cover plate, the holding member being protruded upward when used for securing cargo and kept under the cover plate into the slot of support seat when the cover plate is reversed downward. A T-bar is vertically penetrated through the cover plate and at one end thereof is a transverse handle key which exists at the opposite side relative to the holding members and on the other end of T-bar, there is a stopper piece. A notch or lug is provided at the lower end of the holding member, and a pair of wedge members is provided underneath the slot. The wedge members will be engaged with the notch, lug, or handle key for securing the cover plate with respect to the support seat.