Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side-by-side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: A cargo bed management system for dividing or extending a bed of a motor vehicle. The cargo bed management system includes a main panel having a length approximately equal to a width of the bed, and a pair of side panels hingedly connected to the main panel so that the side panels may rotate relative to the main panel from a stowed position where the side panels are directed toward the main panel to an extended position where the side panels extend outward from the main panel. At least one bumper is affixed to an end of each of the side panels that are hingedly connected to the main panel such that the bumper increases a length of the main panel when said the panels are in the stowed position. The bumpers compress to secure the main panel and the side panels to the bed.

Abstract: Stabilizing devices having elongate telescoping tube segments and end clamps. The end clamps of certain of the devices are clamped onto side rails of a cargo bed for segmenting a cargo bed length way. The end clamps of other of the devices are clamped to the tube segments of the first devices for segmenting a cargo bed width way. Thus providing stabilization of segmented loads having length and/or width dimensions less than the length and/or width of the cargo bed.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In preferred embodiments at least one knurled locking pin can slide between a locking position which inhibits strap movement and a non-locking position in which the strap is substantially free to slide through the lift mechanism. In certain embodiments a knurled locking pin may be operable to slide into a locking position when a load is placed on a lifting end of the strap, such as when the strap is connected to a panel which is being lifted or moved. The knurled locking pin may also be operable to slide to a non-locking position when a user pulls on the opposite end of the strap.

Abstract: A repositionable partition or wall assembly for use within a storage or cargo transport compartment, for dividing the compartment into sub-compartments and allowing for the secured transport of cargo that does not occupy the entire container, is described. The partition or wall assembly comprises at least two vertically extending stiles, and a retaining member or means extending between the at least two vertically extending stiles, wherein the partition or wall assembly is vertically and horizontally adjustable within the compartment. Also provided are methods and systems of secured transportation of partial or full cargo loads within such cargo transportation compartments or containers.

Abstract: A bulkhead suited for constraining a bulk material within a shipping container. The bulkhead is foldable about a hinge feature, providing for easy manipulation and installation of the bulkhead within the shipping container. The bulkhead is suitable for construction with corrugated cardboard made from materials such as paper or plastic. The bulkhead optionally includes additional features such as a ripcord enabling quick and easy bulk material unloading, and an RFID tag enabling electronic identification and tracking of bulk material contents.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side-by-side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: A cargo securing apparatus for holding cargo to the bed of a vehicle such as a pickup truck includes a one-piece body and straps. The body has a first horizontally extending portion, a second vertically extending portion and a third angled portion. The horizontal portion extends either under or over the cargo. The vertical panel extends along the end of the cargo. Straps are used to secure the body to the vehicle.

Abstract: A truck bed divider apparatus for use with a bed of a pickup truck or other cargo carrying bed of a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes one or more divider assemblies that may be lowered into an operative position to restrain the movement of smaller cargo items being carried in the bed. The divider assembly may also be moved into a raised position thereby allowing the full volume of the cargo area to be used if needed. A plurality of movable screens are incorporated in the divider assembly that allow very long cargo items to be accommodated even while the divider assembly is in its lowered position. The pivot assemblies can also be moved and positioned as needed along a pair of support rails disposed on opposing sidewalls of the cargo bed to better restrain articles of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A drag-reduction concept for vehicles with open cavities includes dividing a cavity into smaller adjacent cavities through installation of one or more vertical dividers. The dividers may extend the full depth of the cavity or only partial depth. In either application, the top of the dividers are typically flush with the top of the bed or cargo bay of the vehicle. The dividers may be of any material, but are strong enough for both wind loads and forces encountered during cargo loading/unloading. For partial depth dividers, a structural angle may be desired to increase strength.

Abstract: A new and improved thermal type bulkhead assembly comprises a pair of new and improved thermal type bulkhead members which are adapted to be adjustably positioned with respect to each other in an overlapped mode in the widthwise direction whereby oppositely disposed side edge portions of the pair of bulkhead members can effectively engage the oppositely disposed interior side walls of the refrigerated cargo container, while upper sections of the bulkhead members can flexibly engage the ceiling portion of the refrigerated cargo container. In this manner, the lateral extent or width dimension x of the thermal type bulkhead assembly, as well as the vertical extent or height dimension y of the thermal type bulkhead assembly, can be adjustably varied whereby the thermal type bulkhead assembly of the present invention is effectively universal in structure so as to be capable of being utilized within different refrigerated cargo containers characterized by different internal width and height dimensions.

Abstract: A retainer for a vehicle cargo area that is bounded in part by a floor and a door moveable between open and closed positions includes a retaining member spanning at least a portion of the cargo area, a pivot feature operably associated with the retaining member, and a retaining feature that yieldably retains the retaining member in its second position to facilitate retaining cargo within the cargo area. The retaining member pivots about the pivot feature relative to the cargo area between a first position and a second position wherein the retaining member is inclined relative to the floor of the cargo area. When the door is open the retainer is normally in its second position to facilitate retaining cargo within the cargo area.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side by side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: Improved panels suitable for use in bulkhead and partition systems. In one embodiment of the invention, the panels are seamless, one-piece members integrally formed from a single resinous material. In other embodiments, the panels include depressions that obviate the need to fill the panels with foam or other supportive filler material. In still other embodiments, the panels have no fasteners extending through panel so the panels are substantially impervious to moisture. Other embodiments have grooves or similar mounting apparatus disposed around their peripheral edges to which edging such as supports or flexible seals may be mounted. In yet other embodiments, the grooves are arranged so as to permit worn out seals to be quickly and easily replaced without the need to remove mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: A truck bed divider apparatus includes a first side frame member, a second side frame member, and side-frame-to-side-frame spacing means connected between the first side frame member and the second side frame member. A pair of partition gates are hingedly connected between the first side frame member and the second side frame member. The partition gates prevent items carried on the truck bed from moving toward the front of the truck bed away from the tailgate. With one embodiment, the respective side frame members are fastened to walls of the truck bed, and respective partition gate are nested within the respective side frame members when the partition gates are not in use. The apparatus of the invention permits positioning of items carried on the truck bed near the end of the bed, near the tailgate, so that the items are easier to reach from the tailgate end of the bed.

Abstract: A telescoping cargo brace is disclosed in which the brace secures cargo on at least three sides while minimizing the use of walls or contact points to secure the cargo. The brace is a fork-shaped or u-shaped telescoping device that secures between adjacent walls of a storage container or transport vehicle. The forked shaped portion of the device has two parallel, spaced apart legs each of which telescopes perpendicularly from a shared cross-member. Likewise, each leg is telescoping. Thus, both the legs and the cross-member are scalable along their respective lengths to adjust to the size of a load of cargo. The brace also includes a third telescoping leg, opposite the fork-shaped portion, so as to permit the device to be installed between adjacent walls utilizing only three contact points. An adjustment mechanism controls extension of the telescoping legs and the outward pressure exerted on the walls by the brace.

Abstract: A barrier device or cargo net positionable between a rear seat of a vehicle passenger compartment and a cargo area of the vehicle. The barrier device can include a window portion and a solid portion. The window portion can be positioned across an open space above the seat and below the headliner of the vehicle. The solid portion can be positionable behind the seat. The body of the barrier device can be formed with a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being thicker or formed of more layers of material than the second portion. The thicker portion of the body of the barrier device can be positioned across the open space or behind the seat back. The barrier device is releasably attachable to the top of the interior of the vehicle and the bottom of the interior of the vehicle. The barrier body can also include means to render the top, bottom, first side or second side taut.

Abstract: A load restraining device provides a system in which straps extending from one side of a web strap arrangement initially run parallel to the wall to which they are connected, as opposed to extending perpendicular to the wall as in the prior art. The anchor itself is a horizontal wall member running longitudinally along the wall of the railcar or trailer. An adjustable anchor is used to permit moving the attachment point several inches to allow for load variations. The attachment of the web strap arrangement is normally 14? to 18? behind the face of the load. Unlike previous systems, this provision of anchor points behind the load effectively “encapsulates” the load rather than merely providing a bulkhead effect. Ratchets provided as part of one of the wall anchor arrangements allow the web straps to be tightened into final position, imparting a restraining force to the load and preventing the load from shifting during transport.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side by side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: Improved panels suitable for use in bulkhead and partition systems. In one embodiment of the invention, the panels are seamless, one-piece members integrally formed from a single resinous material. In other embodiments, the panels include depressions that obviate the need to fill the panels with foam or other supportive filler material. In still other embodiments, the panels have no fasteners extending through panel so the panels are substantially impervious to moisture. Other embodiments have grooves or similar mounting means disposed around their peripheral edges to which edging such as supports or flexible seals may be mounted. In yet other embodiments, the grooves are arranged so as to permit worn out seals to be quickly and easily replaced without the need to remove mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: A multi-functional cargo area assembly for a cargo bed of a vehicle includes a first and a second side wall disposed in a transversely spaced relationship, and an integrally formed guide track in the first and second side walls. The cargo area assembly also includes extendible side wall portions. The cargo area assembly further includes a movable divider panel supported with the guide track by a support rod, and extending transversely between the first and second side walls, wherein the divider panel includes a positioning mechanism for fixedly locating the divider panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In preferred embodiments at least one knurled locking pin can slide between a locking position which inhibits strap movement and a non-locking position in which the strap is substantially free to slide through the lift mechanism. In certain embodiments a knurled locking pin may be operable to slide into a locking position when a load is placed on a lifting end of the strap, such as when the strap is connected to a panel which is being lifted or moved. The knurled locking pin may also be operable to slide to a non-locking position when a user pulls on the opposite end of the strap.

Abstract: An air return bulkhead is disclosed which may be adapted to fit on differently-sized trailer walls around differently-sized trailer refrigeration units. The bulkhead includes an upper support panel with ridges or other discontinuities thereon. The discontinuities bound areas sized to accommodate standard refrigeration units, and a cutting tool may be easily guided along these discontinuities to form a space wherein the refrigerator may be fit when the bulkhead is mounted to the trailer wall. Also disclosed is a bulkhead which includes flutes and columns thereon wherein the ends of the flutes and columns may be removed by use of a cutting tool to allow the bulkhead installer to tailor the airflow into the refrigerator inlet as desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cargo organizer system and liner for use with a truck bed. The liner system is formed of molded plastic and includes sidewalls disposed with cargo bins for the storage of tools, containers and various other objects or materials. Each sidewall includes a flat support surface for supporting objects thereon above the liner floor. The system includes means for partitioning the cargo area such that multiple types of cargo may be separated as desired.

Abstract: A cargo containment apparatus is formed from a series of individual panels linked together to permit deployment in a variety of configurations for containing cargo items within a larger cargo area of an automotive vehicle. The linked panels of the cargo containment apparatus are pivotable relative to one another to permit substantial flexibility in the apparatus to attain a shape that corresponds to the items to be transported in the cargo area. The panels are can be formed with bag hooks that can be engaged with the handles of conventional plastic grocery bags and tote bags for effectively restraining movement thereof within the automotive cargo area. Pins on the bottom surfaces of the panels engage the carpet in the automotive cargo area to restrict the movement of the cargo containment apparatus within the automotive cargo area.

Abstract: A multi-functional cargo area assembly for a cargo bed of a vehicle includes a first and a second side wall disposed in a transversely spaced relationship, and an integrally formed guide track in the first and second side walls. The cargo area assembly also includes extendible side wall portions. The cargo area assembly further includes a movable divider panel supported with the guide track by a support rod, and extending transversely between the first and second side walls, wherein the divider panel includes a positioning mechanism for fixedly locating the divider panel.

Abstract: A portable, scalably adjustable cargo securement apparatus is provided which includes laterally extensible rail members, longitudinally extensible rail members, and elongated stabilizer arbors having an elongated, tubular configuration generally circular in cross-section which interconnect via a plurality of impingement locking brackets so as to form a generally square-shaped framework for confining cargo within its boundaries. The impingement locking brackets function to allow for selective, lateral and longitudinal slidable engagement by laterally extensible rail members and longitudinally extensible rail members. The cargo securement apparatus is adapted to be utilized in a cargo area of sport utility vehicles. A plurality of feet function to bear against a cargo floor, thereby according balanced stability to the cargo securement apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus are provided for storing items within vehicle cargo compartments. A panel is pivotally secured within a cargo compartment and is movable between a closed position in adjacent, face-to-face relationship with the wall and one or more open positions substantially transverse to the wall, and a retractable retaining belt operably associated with the panel. The retaining belt is movable between retracted and extended positions. The retaining belt has a free end and a post attached to the free end that is configured to be gripped by a user so as to move the retaining belt to an extended position. A floor within the vehicle includes one or more apertures formed therein, and the post includes an end portion that is configured to be removably inserted into the one or more apertures so as to maintain the retaining belt in one or more respective extended positions.

Abstract: A barrier system provides protection against rear cargo load intrusion into a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The barrier system is located in the rear cargo compartment of the vehicle. The barrier system includes a load bearing barrier net, a first set of attachments that connect the load bearing barrier net to a shelf panel in the rear cargo compartment and a second set of attachments that connect the load bearing barrier net to a wheel house in the rear cargo compartment. The first set of attachments is removable and the second set of attachments is not removable.

Abstract: A freight gate assembly (10) for retaining freight in a trailer (11) or van includes: (a) a track system (12) including at least two matching tracks (18), each of the tracks being affixable to opposite, longitudinal side walls (19) of the trailer, each of the tracks (18) including a longitudinally oriented channel (24) and a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially same-sized notches (25), the notches (25) being accessible from the channel (24); and (b) a freight gate restraining system (13) including at least one adjustable gate rail (32), each gate rail (32) having a first end including a latching mechanism (33) for detachably latching the first end of the gate rail (32) to a first one of the tracks (18) by means of the notches, and an opposite, second end including a joint mechanism (34) that is slidably movable along the second track by means of the notches (25) in the second track (18); wherein the adjustable gate rail (32) is substantially perpendicular to the tracks (18) when it is in a closed posit

Abstract: An easy access device to assist in loading and unloading cargo from the bed of a pick-up truck. The device includes two elongate side pieces, a head cross piece, and a lower adjustable cross piece. The device makes it unnecessary to get into and out of the bed of a pick-up truck to load or remove cargo. The device makes it easier to reach the cargo from the rear of the truck. The device has retractable handles to help move the cargo. Even if a bed cover is present, cargo is simply moved by the device into position to be loaded or unloaded. The device also divides the truck bed into compartments to allow orderly arrangement of cargo of various sizes.

Abstract: An adjustable cargo area organizer system for adjustably organizing a cargo area of a vehicle having at least a pair of opposed side walls orientated generally parallel to each other. The adjustable cargo area organizer system includes a partition assembly for portioning the cargo area of a vehicle into compartments. The partition assembly includes at least one panel that has a pair of opposed first end surfaces. Each of the opposed first end surfaces is selectively abuttable against the pair of opposed side walls of the vehicle. The panel has a front surface that has at least one elongated channel extending therein. At least one divider is provided that has an end that is slidably secured in the elongated channel. The divider subdivides one of the compartments of the cargo area into sub-compartments.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In preferred embodiments at least one knurled locking pin can slide between a locking position which inhibits strap movement and a non-locking position in which the strap is substantially free to slide through the lift mechanism. In certain embodiments a knurled locking pin may be operable to slide into a locking position when a load is placed on a lifting end of the strap, such as when the strap is connected to a panel which is being lifted or moved. The knurled locking pin may also be operable to slide to a non-locking position when a user pulls on the opposite end of the strap.

Abstract: A truck bed cargo barrier for use with a truck bed for stabilizing cargo items longitudinally and laterally. The cargo barrier is slidable relative to the front and back of the truck bed along a track system. The cargo barrier may be locked in a user specified position along the track system to accommodate the size of the load being carried forming a divider, or may be flipped up into a temporary storage position for linear cargo exceeding the length of the bed. Tie down brackets for bungee cords are adjustably attached to the barrier frame to secure cargo laterally. A barrier panel is connected to laterally adjustable, rigid side plates, each including two spaced apart wheels that ride on a pair of longitudinal tracks on the side walls of the truck bed. The spaced apart wheels firmly secure the barrier panel in a vertical position. A manual actuator permits manual positioning of the barrier panel along the bed frame front to back.

Abstract: An air return bulkhead is disclosed which may be adapted to fit on differently-sized trailer walls around differently-sized trailer refrigeration units. The bulkhead includes an upper support panel with ridges or other discontinuities thereon. The discontinuities bound areas sized to accommodate standard refrigeration units, and a cutting tool may be easily guided along these discontinuities to form a space wherein the refrigerator may be fit when the bulkhead is mounted to the trailer wall. Also disclosed is a bulkhead which includes flutes and columns thereon wherein the ends of the flutes and columns may be removed by use of a cutting tool to allow the bulkhead installer to tailor the airflow into the refrigerator inlet as desired.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a center partition wall such that the panels may be placed side by side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: An adjustable securing latch mechanism for a truck bed divider. The mechanism of the present invention includes a stop engageable with a side wall of a truck bed and an extension member adjustably secured to the truck bed divider. The extension member can be adjusted with respect to the divider in order to accommodate truck beds having various lengths between the side walls. The mechanism may also include a handle pivotally secured to the extension member and pivotally and adjustably secured to the truck bed divider. In this embodiment, the extension member comprises an arm extending from the stop and a link pivotally connected at one end to the arm and to the handle at the opposite end. When the handle is pivoted from an open position to a closed position, the stop via the link and arm is urged outwardly into engagement with the side wall of the truck bed.

Abstract: In a freight compartment for a motor vehicle, with a cargo net for holding transported goods on a freight compartment floor, at least one sectioning device is provided for dividing the freight compartment into at least two spaces. Such construction can be used in passenger cars of the sedan type.

Abstract: A cargo retainer device and method adapted for mounting within a cargo container having an end wall, an opposite parallel pivoted end wall defining a container length therebetween, two opposite parallel side walls defining a container width therebetween, and a floor. The cargo retainer device is adapted to be interposed between cargo in the container and either the end wall, sidewall, or the floor to inhibit movement of the cargo during transit. The cargo container includes a first extension member, a second extension member perpendicularly oriented to the first extension member, and screw threads to facilitate an increase in the first and second extension member lengths to contact against the respective container walls and floor. A lockable element secures the screw threads on the first extension member to restrict theft of the cargo retainer device from the container and addition of a cargo divider assembly can further prevent cargo movement.

Abstract: The present invention embodies a method and structure for constraining logs on a truck or trailer without the use of safety wrapper chains or straps. In this apparatus, the stakes, bunks, bunk pockets, head board and tail board are used to constrain logs on the bed of the truck or trailer. The stakes may be permanently or semi-permanently fixed into a bunk pocket and the stakes constrain the movement of the logs from side to side on the truck or trailer. The head board and tail board are permanently attached to stakes which are correspondingly inserted into pockets welded into the bed of the trailer or truck and are permanently or semi-permanently fixed in the pockets. The head board and tail board constrain the movement of the logs from front to back on the truck or trailer. This systems configuration makes it possible for the logs to be hauled without the addition of safety wrapper chains or straps to secure the load.

Abstract: A flexible planar structure unit is provided as load-space securing element, the unit being arranged extended in a protective position in the vicinity of the moveable rear-section arrangement in such a way that loads which are located in the load space, or at least a person who is located on a seat arrangement facing counter to the direction of travel in the load space is protected with points of attachment to the vehicle bodywork being provided for securing the planar structure unit in the extended protective position.

Abstract: A truck bed cargo barrier for use with a truck bed for stabilizing cargo items longitudinally and laterally. The cargo barrier is slidable relative to the front and back of the truck bed along a track system. The cargo barrier may be locked in a user specified position along the track system to accommodate the size of the load being carried forming a divider, or may be flipped up into a temporary storage position for linear cargo exceeding the length of the bed. Tie down brackets for bungee cords are adjustably attached to the barrier frame to secure cargo laterally. A barrier panel is connected to laterally adjustable, rigid side plates, each including two spaced apart wheels that ride on a pair of longitudinal tracks on the side walls of the truck bed. The spaced apart wheels firmly secure the barrier panel in a vertical position. A manual actuator permits manual positioning of the barrier panel along the bed frame front to back.

Abstract: A reconfigurable intermediate panel provides the capability of reconfiguring the interior space of a vehicle. A first panel portion is moveable in the vehicle between various locations. A second panel portion is supported for movement with the first panel portion and for movement relative to the first panel portion. By selectively extending the second panel portion relative to the first panel portion, the vehicle interior space may be selectively divided and provides isolated vehicle compartments.

Abstract: A foot assembly for use in adjusting the height of a truck bed divider. The foot assembly includes a body securable to a bottom rail of the truck bed divider that engages the bottom wall of the truck bed to assist in securing the divider within the truck bed. In order to adjust the height of the divider to accommodate truck beds including side walls of various heights, the foot assembly also includes one or more extensions that are releasably securable to the body of the foot assembly. The extensions serve to increase the overall height of the foot assembly so that the divider can be used with truck beds having higher side walls. The foot assembly and extensions are both formed of a resilient material that enables the foot assembly and/or extensions to frictionally engage the bottom wall of the truck bed to aid in securely positioning the divider within the truck bed.

Abstract: An adjustable cargo gate system for a flat bed of a truck or trailer is provided for restraining objects, including small items, from sliding or moving about when the vehicle accelerates, decelerate, or makes sharp turns. It consists of a grate of adjustable width supported in a vertical position by braces attached to cars sliding on a pair of tracks extending from front to rear on the bed or floor of the vehicle. The grate can be positioned at any point athwart the bed of the vehicle, including diagonally across it. The bars of the grate provide anchoring for tie-downs to secure items that are too large to fit within the vehicle bed, or small items that might escape through the openings in the grate.

Abstract: A multi-functional cargo bed liner assembly for a cargo bed of a vehicle includes a first side wall and a second side wall disposed in a transversely spaced relationship, an end wall extending therebetween the first and second side walls at a first end, and a floor extending therebetween the first and second side walls, such that the first and second side walls, end wall and floor are integral and formed as one piece. The cargo bed liner assembly also includes a frame for supporting the first and second side walls, wherein the frame includes a track accessible through a slot in each of the side walls. The cargo bed liner assembly further includes a movable divider panel supported within the track by a rod extending longitudinally, with a wheel attached, and extending transversely therebetween the first and second side walls, wherein the divider panel includes a positioning mechanism for fixedly locating the divider panel.

Abstract: A new and improved cargo holder for pickup trucks is disclosed which is adaptable to a pickup truck bed of any size. The cargo holder is designed to hold and maintain cargo within the bed of a pickup truck without ropes and/or ties. The cargo holder could be manufactured from aluminum, galvanized steel, or heavy gauge plastic.

Abstract: A load restraining device having a securement apparatus for a railway boxcar including a restraining member with a top section. The device includes a first pin and a second pin being positioned adjacent to the top section. The device includes a securing member having a first end positioned adjacent to the first pin and a second end positioned adjacent to the second pin. The securing member prevents the inadvertent removal of the pins from the device.

Abstract: A foot assembly for use in adjusting the height of a truck bed divider. The foot assembly includes a body securable to a bottom rail of the truck bed divider that engages the bottom wall of the truck bed to assist in securing the divider within the truck bed. In order to adjust the height of the divider to accommodate truck beds including side walls of various heights, the foot assembly also includes one or more extensions that are releasably securable to the body of the foot assembly. The extensions serve to increase the overall height of the foot assembly so that the divider can be used with truck beds having higher side walls. The foot assembly and extensions are both formed of a resilient material that enables the foot assembly and/or extensions to frictionally engage the bottom wall of the truck bed to aid in securely positioning the divider within the truck bed.

Abstract: A multiple configuration bulkhead for a cargo vehicle including an operator space having a seat with a seat back, a cargo space having a predetermined width and height adjacent the operator space, a stationary portion therebetween extending substantially the width and height of the cargo space having a cut out portion, and a removable upper portion detachably carried by the cut out portion of the stationary portion.