Patent · US Expired

Reusable threaded tie down

US7309198B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 2005
Grant dateDec 18, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B35/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reusable tie down is provided having a threaded portion for insertion in soil along with an arcuate head defining an aperture for securing a rope or line to the tie down. The tie down is constructed of a high impact, high tensile strength polycarbonate which may be deformed under a heavy load and then returned to a normal shape by the application of heat.

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