Magnetic fastener for cargo retention

An apparatus comprising:

• a first end configured to retain a strap that is configured to retain a cargo contactingly adjacent a cargo support surface;
• and
• an opposing second end operatively coupled to the first end, the opposing second end has an inner surface and an opposing, outer surface, and the inner surface is configured to receive a magnet that is configured to support the opposing second end adjacent a side of the cargo support surface, wherein the side comprises ferromagnetic material responsive to the magnet and the side does not produce its own magnetic field, wherein the opposing second end is generally U-shaped, and the opposing second end comprises:
• a pair of support members that are substantially parallel;
• a housing disposed between and substantially parallel to the pair of support members, the housing configured to house the magnet;
• and
• a support structure disposed between and substantially parallel to the pair of support members.

A magnetic fastener for a cargo retention system comprising:

• a first end configured to retain a strap that is configured to retain a cargo contactingly adjacent a cargo support surface;
• and
• an opposing second end operatively coupled to the first end, the opposing second end has a pair of support members that are substantially parallel;
• and
• an inner surface and an opposing, outer surface, and the inner surface provides a recess feature configured to receive a magnet that is configured to support the opposing second end adjacent a side of the cargo support surface, wherein the side does not produce its own magnetic field, and the magnet is positioned between the pair of support members, further comprising a support structure disposed between and substantially parallel to the pair of support members.

An apparatus comprising:

• a first end configured to retain a strap that is configured to retain a cargo contactingly adjacent a cargo support surface;
• and
• an opposing second end operatively coupled to the first end, the opposing second end has an inner surface and an opposing, outer surface, wherein the inner surface has a magnet configured to support the opposing second end adjacent a side of the cargo support surface, and the opposing second end comprises:
• a pair of support members that are substantially parallel, wherein the magnet is disposed between the pair of support members, wherein the opposing second end comprises a hook portion that is generally U-shaped, and the hook portion has a first portion operatively coupled to the first end and an opposing second portion that is open ended, wherein a recess feature is disposed on the opposing second portion.

An apparatus comprising:

• a first end configured to retain a strap that is configured to retain a cargo contactingly adjacent a cargo support surface;
• and
• an opposing second end operatively coupled to the first end, the opposing second end has an inner surface and an opposing, outer surface, wherein the inner surface has a magnet configured to support the opposing second end adjacent a side of the cargo support surface, and the opposing second end comprises:
• a pair of support members that are substantially parallel, wherein the magnet is disposed between the pair of support members, wherein a central body is disposed between the first end and the opposing second end;
• an extension portion that extends from the central body;
• a stop portion that extends from the extension portion;
• and
• a retainer portion that extends from the stop portion, wherein the retainer portion is angled from parallel about 20° to about 25° in relation to the extension portion.

An apparatus comprising:

• a first end configured to retain a strap that is configured to retain a cargo contactingly adjacent a cargo support surface;
• and
• an opposing second end operatively coupled to the first end, the opposing second end has an inner surface and an opposing, outer surface, and the inner surface is configured to receive a magnet that is configured to support the opposing second end adjacent a side of the cargo support surface, wherein the side comprises ferromagnetic material responsive to the magnet and the side does not produce its own magnetic field, wherein the opposing second end is generally U-shaped, and the opposing second end comprises:
• a pair of support members that are substantially parallel;
• and
• a housing disposed between and substantially parallel to the pair of support members, the housing configured to house the magnet, wherein the opposing second end comprises a hook portion that is generally U-shaped, and the hook portion has a first portion operatively coupled to the first end and an opposing second portion that is open ended, wherein the opposing second portion provides a recess feature in the housing configured to receive the magnet.

An apparatus comprising:

• a first end configured to retain a strap that is configured to retain a cargo contactingly adjacent a cargo support surface;
• and
• an opposing second end operatively coupled to the first end, the opposing second end has an inner surface and an opposing, outer surface, and the inner surface is configured to receive a magnet that is configured to support the opposing second end adjacent a side of the cargo support surface, wherein the side comprises ferromagnetic material responsive to the magnet and the side does not produce its own magnetic field, wherein the opposing second end is generally U-shaped, and the opposing second end comprises:
• a pair of support members that are substantially parallel;
• and
• a housing disposed between and substantially parallel to the pair of support members, the housing configured to house the magnet, wherein the pair of support members are characterized as a first pair of support members, and the opposing second end further comprises a second pair of support members and a support structure that is substantially parallel between the second pair of support members.