# US 11,440,459 B1 · Cargo load restraining device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,440,459 B1 - Document ID: US11440459B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 17/004,210 - Filed: 2020-08-27 - Granted: 2022-09-13 - Earliest claimed: 2020-08-27 - Applicants: Marvin Nunn - Inventors: Marvin Nunn - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11440459B1 ## CPC - B60P 7/15: the load bracing means comprising a movable bar - B62D 33/0207: {Connections of movable or detachable racks or stanchions to platforms} - B60P 3/40: for carrying long loads, e.g. with separate wheeled load supporting elements ({E04G21/14 takes precedence}; signal devices to be attached to overhanging load B60Q7/02) - B60P 7/10: the load being plates, cases, or boxes - B60P 7/12: the load being tree-trunks, beams, drums, tubes, or the like - B60P 7/135: Securing or supporting by load bracing means - B60P 7/14: the load bracing means comprising a movable bulkhead - B60R 9/06: at vehicle front or rear {(rear luggage compartments within vehicle extensible externally of the vehicle body B60R5/041)} - B62D 33/08: comprising adjustable means (B62D33/10 takes precedence) - B62D 33/0273: {Movable tailboards for vehicles comprising non-movable sideboards, e.g. pick-up trucks (B62D33/037 takes precedence)} - B60P: VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS (vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances A61G3/00) - B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M) - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract A system for a truck bed extender including a shield assembly, a frame assembly and a vehicle assembly is disclosed. The shield assembly includes a shield that is secured to a frame of the frame assembly. The frame is secured to a truck bed of a vehicle with mounting members. The shield includes a first shield portion and a second shield portion that are slidably attached together by a shield pin. The shield has an L shaped configuration to prevent items from sliding off of the truck bed. The shield provides protection to the top of the truck bed. The second shield portion is adjustable in length to secure items of different lengths onto the truck bed. The frame is adjustable in height to help accommodate and secure items of different heights onto the truck bed with the shield. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for a cargo restraining device, comprising: a) a vehicle assembly including a vehicle with a truck bed, said truck bed including truck bed rails, a load mounted onto said truck bed in between said truck bed rails; b) a frame assembly including a frame, arms slidably attached to said frame, said arms being vertically extendable from said frame and adapted to adjust a height of said frame, said arms being pivotally attached onto said truck bed rails; and c) a shield assembly including a shield, said shield mounted underneath of said frame, said shield defined by a first shield portion and a second shield portion, said second shield portion being slidably received within said first shield portion for adjusting a length of said shield, said shield providing coverage to said load, said shield second portion securing said load onto said truck bed. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said frame is further defined by vertical bars and a horizontal bar, said horizontal bar extending between said vertical bars, said vertical bars extending downwardly from distal ends of said horizontal bar. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said first shield portion is in constant abutting contact with said frame. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said second shield portion includes a front member, said front member extending downwardly from said second shield portion, said front member being in constant abutting contact with a distal end of said load. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said first shield portion includes a through hole centrally located thereon, said second shield portion includes openings centrally located thereon. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The system of claim 5, wherein said openings are on a same plane, said openings being evenly spaced apart and parallel to each other. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The system of claim 5, wherein a shield pin secures said first shield portion and said second shield portion together, said shield pin extends simultaneously through said through hole and one of said openings aligned together when said shield is at a desired length. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein reflectors are mounted onto said frame, said reflectors adapted for providing visibility of said frame in dark areas. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The system of claim 8, wherein said reflectors face towards said shield. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said frame includes frame openings, said arms including arm openings. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The system of claim 10, wherein said frame openings are on lateral sides of said frame. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The system of claim 10, wherein said arm openings are on a same vertical plane, said arm openings being evenly spaced apart and parallel to each other. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The system of claim 10, wherein a frame pin secures said arms and said frame together, said frame pin extends through one of said frame openings and one of said arm openings aligned together when said frame is at a desired of said height. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said shield extends a partial length and a partial width of said truck bed. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said shield is entirely above said truck bed. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said shield and said load are in constant abutting contact. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said first shield portion is hollow, said second shield portion being solid. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein mounting members are secured to said arms entirely underneath of said arms, said mounting members securing said arms and said truck bed rails together. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said load and said shield second portion extend beyond a perimeter of said truck bed.