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US 2015/0217674 A1Published application
Tie-down system
AssigneeAlltrade Tools LLC
InventorDon Hart
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Abstract
A tie-down strap is described, comprising a length of fabric having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein a loop is securely formed at the distal end. A first hook having a first eye, is provided, wherein the loop passes through the first eye. A second hook, having a different configuration from the first hook is provided, having a second eye wherein the loop passes through the second eye. The second hook is sized and configured to pass through the first eye of the first hook.
Claims13
A tie-down strap comprising:
- a length of fabric having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein a loop is securely formed at the distal end;
- a first hook having a first eye, wherein the first hook is attached to the loop through the first eye;
- a second hook, having a different configuration from the first hook and having a second eye, wherein the second hook is attached to the loop through the second eye;
- and
- further wherein, the second hook is sized and configured to pass through the first eye of the first hook.
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A method of tying down a cargo comprising:
- providing a length of fabric having a distal end and a proximal end and with a loop that is securely formed at the distal end, a first hook having a first eye and being attached to the loop, and a second hook having a different configuration from the first hook, the second hook having a second eye and being attached to the loop;
- securing the first hook to a first attachment point that is compatible to support the first hook;
- thereafter, removing the first hook from the first attachment point;
- sliding the second hook along the loop;
- passing the second hook through the first eye of the first hook;
- and
- attaching the second hook to a second attachment point compatible to support the second hook.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.