Robert B Summers

US Patent:

49002040, Feb 13, 1990

Filed:

Apr 14, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/338807

Inventors:

Robert M. Summers - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Spidy Gear International, Inc. - Woodinville WA

International Classification:

B61D 4500

US Classification:

410 97

Abstract:

Elastic, spider web shaped devices for restraining cargo located in the bed of a truck or trailer are disclosed. Elastic, spider web shaped, cargo restraint devices for both holding down loads and for enclosing the open tailgate area of a truck or trailer are disclosed. The spider web shaped cargo restraint devices are formed of pieces of tough, elongated, stretchable material, e. g. , bungee or shock cord. The pieces include two or more generally concentric loops and a plurality of radial arms laid out in a spider web shape. The concentric loops are spaced apart and surround a center device, such as a stainless steel ring, a metal plate or a piece of rigid plastic. The inner ends of the radial arms are attached to the center device and radiate outwardly. Where the loops and arms cross, they are joined by "hog" rings, or some other suitable attachment element. Depending upon strength requirements, the outer loop may be formed of the same strength shock cord as the inner loop(s) and the radial arms, or by stronger shock cord.