US 2017/0320444 A1 · Apparatus for securing portable file box, file tote,storage box, portable food cooler and utility storage containers during transportation or storage by using an application specific adjustable restraint that incorporates the existing shoulder / seat belt safety and/or cargo securing systems in an automobile.

Abstract

An apparatus used for securing portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage containers during transportation or storage by using an adjustable restraint that incorporates the existing shoulder safety belt in an automobile or any other strapping material. The device has molded concave surface with a small ledge extending into the center of the device from the outside edge. The device is designed to accept the perimeter shape of rectangular or square shaped the portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage containers. The primary elements of the device are the “T” shaped cut-out openings in the frame of the apparatus. The adjusters are adjustable mechanical fastener that prevents random loosening and retains the tension of the length and width setting of the portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage container. The adjustable mechanical fastener assist with the frictional force against the sides of shaped the portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage containers. The apparatus has corner holes used to stabilize shaped the portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage containers while transporting or when the portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage containers are vertically stack stored. The inside tensioning edge is designed to prevent the restrain form overcoming the top edge of the tote or container while keeping the apparatus in direct contact with the portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage containers . The “T” shaped cut-outs can be surface mounted to existing portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage containers. The “T” shaped cut-outs can be embedded, molded or cast in the sides of portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage containers and provide the same use as the free standing complete apparatus.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus used as a means for securing portable file box, file tote, storage box, portable food cooler and utility storage containers during transportation or storage by using an application adjustable restraint that incorporates the shoulder restraint belt in an automobile comprising or any other strapping material;

the device has molded or cast curved concave surface with a small ledge extending into the center of the device, the molded part is designed to accept most human fingers, the ledge is a frictional device to work against the side of the portable file box, file tote, storage box, food cooler and utility storage containers, the device is shaped to accept the perimeter shape of rectangular or square shaped totes or containers;
the primary elements of the device are the T shaped openings in the frame of the apparatus with the narrow vertical opening of the slot open to the outside of the device, the “T” shaped cut-out has the top part of the “T” in the main body of the device for strength, the narrow slotted vertical openings allow the easy placement of shoulder restraint belt of an automobile or any other strapping material through the device, the shoulder restraint belts do not have to be altered in any way and can be snugged down as well;
both the long and short sides of the device are adjustable to accommodate any rectangular or square shaped tote or container, the adjuster is a mechanical faster that prevents random loosening and retains the tension of the setting and assist the frictional force against the sides of the tote or container.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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