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Load securing and release system

US6375241B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 11, 2001
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C1/18
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A load securing and release system, comprising a load carrying elongated web element having two end sections, one end section defining a first receiving structure, the other end section engaged through the first receiving structure and releasably connected on itself by a series of terminal receiving structures, and a series of intermediate engaging structures, wherein one engaging structure is engaged through each terminal receiving structure, and wherein all but one of the engaging structures is also releasably engaged with another engaging structure, and wherein the remaining engaging structure is releasably held to the web element by a release element, to provide a mechanical advantage for carrying heavy loads.

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