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US 2011/0299954 A1Published application
Flexible edge guard for cargo securement
OwnerAndre M. Lortz, Cody S. Huletinventors
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Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for protecting the edges of cargo and freight from damage caused by contact with tie downs, cable, chains and/or straps used to secure the cargo or freight from shifting during transport. The disclosed invention helps eliminate slippage, dishing and abrasion of cargo caused by traditional devices used in the securement.
Claims9
An adjustable edge guard for securing cargo, the adjustable edge guard comprising:
- a flexible sleeve comprising:
- a first socket of a volume and shape to receive a first board;
- a second socket of a volume and shape to receive a second board;
- an intermediate nylon member connecting, and affixed to, the first socket and the second socket, which intermediate nylon member spaces apart the first socket and second socket;
- a first board removably jacketed within the first socket;
- and
- a second board removably jacketed within the second socket.
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An adjustable edge guard for securing cargo, the adjustable edge guard comprising:
- a plurality of elastomeric bands;
- a first board permanently affixed to the plurality of elastomeric bands and gripped within the plurality of elastomeric bands;
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- a second board permanently affixed to the plurality of elastomeric bands and gripped within the plurality of elastomeric bands.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.