# US 5,707,188 A · Adjustable securing device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 5,707,188 A - Document ID: US5707188A - Status: Granted - Kind: A - Application number: 08/551,523 - Filed: 1995-11-01 - Granted: 1998-01-13 - Earliest claimed: 1995-11-01 - Inventors: Dean E. Longstreet - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5707188A ## CPC - B60P 7/0823: {Straps; Tighteners} - F16G 11/048: {by moving a surface into the cable} - Y10T 24/396: Screw clamp with snubber - 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) - F16G: BELTS, CABLES, OR ROPES, PREDOMINANTLY USED FOR DRIVING PURPOSES; CHAINS; FITTINGS PREDOMINANTLY USED THEREFOR - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract An adjustable securing device for securing a flexible line in a selected position to an elongate member including a base with a threaded shaft projecting from one of the base's surfaces. A line lock is screwed onto the threaded shaft and is operable to clamp a flexible line against the base. A mounting member is mounted for shifting to selected positions along the elongated member. A locking device connects the base plate to the mounting member and secures the mounting member in a selected position on the elongate member. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An adjustable securing device for releasably attaching a flexible line to an elongate member comprising: a mounting member adapted for mounting on the elongate member and for shifting to selected positions longitudinally therealong, a base having a first surface and an opposed second surface with a threaded shaft projecting from the first surface, a line lock screwed on the shaft operable to clamp a flexible line against the base, a locking device for connecting the base to the mounting member and releasably securing the mounting member in a selected position on the elongate member; wherein said mounting member comprises a flexible clamp adapted to be fit about the elongate member having portions which may be urged into frictional contact with the elongate member; and wherein said clamp comprises a pair of normally spaced-apart facing flange end portions and said locking device comprises inter-engaged threaded elements operable to urge said flange end portions toward each other. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the line lock comprises a knob portion screwed onto said threaded shaft for movement toward and away from the base upon rotation and a line engaging portion intermediate the knob portion and base. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The device of claim 2, wherein the line engaging portion is loosely connected to said knob for moving with said knob toward and away from said base without rotation. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein said mounting member comprises a clamp having portions adapted to engage spaced portions of the elongate member and to be urged into frictional contact therewith. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein one of said threaded elements is a second threaded shaft extending outwardly from the second surface of said base. ### Claim 6 An adjustable securing device for releasably attaching a flexible line to an elongate member comprising: a mounting member adapted for mounting on the elongate member and for shifting to selected positions longitudinally therealong, a base having a first surface and an opposed second surface with a first threaded shaft projecting from the first surface, a line lock screwed on the first shaft operable to clamp a flexible line against the base, a locking device for connecting the base to the mounting member and releasably securing the mounting member in a selected position on the elongate member; and wherein the elongate member includes an elongate slot formed therein, said mounting member comprises a nut mounted on one side of said slot and said locking device comprises a second threaded shaft extending outwardly from said second surface of said base screwed into said nut to frictionally secure said nut in a selected position relative to the elongate member. ### Claim 7 An adjustable securing device for releasably attaching a flexible line to an elongate member comprising: a mounting member adapted for mounting on the elongate member and for shifting to selected positions longitudinally therealong, a base having a first surface and an opposed second surface with a first threaded shaft projecting from the first surface, a line lock screwed on the first shaft operable to clamp a flexible line against the base, a locking device for connecting the base to the mounting member and releasably securing the mounting member in a selected position on the elongate member; and wherein the elongate member includes a channel member having an elongate slot formed along one side thereof, said mounting member comprises a nut slidably mounted in said channel and said locking device comprises a second threaded shaft extending outwardly from said second surface of said base screwed into said nut to frictionally secure said nut in a selected position relative to the channel member. ### Claim 8 An adjustable securing device for releasably attaching a flexible line to an elongate member comprising: a mounting member adapted for mounting on the elongate member and for shifting to selected positions longitudinally therealong, a base having a first surface and an opposed second surface with a threaded shaft projecting from the first surface, a line lock screwed on the shaft operable to clamp a flexible line against the base, and a locking device for connecting the base plate to the mounting member and releasably securing the mounting member in a selected position on the elongate member, and wherein the line lock has an opening therethrough having a threaded portion and an unthreaded portion, the unthreaded portion being adapted to slidably engage the threaded shaft and align the line lock thereon. ### Claim 9 An adjustable load securing device for a vehicle comprising: an elongate member for mounting on the vehicle, a mounting member adapted for mounting on the elongate member and for shifting to selected positions longitudinally along the elongate member, a base having a first surface and an opposed second surface with a threaded shaft projecting from the first surface, a line lock screwed on the shaft operable to clamp a flexible line against the base, and a locking device for connecting the base to the mounting member and releasably securing the mounting member in a selected position on the elongate member; and wherein the elongate member is tubular and the mounting member includes dual straps adapted to surround the elongate member and clamp thereto. ### Claim 10 An adjustable load securing device for a vehicle comprising: an elongate member for mounting on the vehicle, a mounting member adapted for mounting on the elongate member and for shifting to selected positions longitudinally along the elongate member, a base having a first surface and an opposed second surface with a first threaded shaft projecting from the first surface and a second threaded shaft projecting from the second surface, a line lock screwed on the first threaded shaft operable to clamp a flexible line against the first surface of the base, and a locking device screwed on the second threaded shaft of the base for connecting the base to the mounting member and releasably securing the mounting member in a selected position on the elongate member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The device of claim 10, wherein the elongate member includes an elongate slot formed along one side thereof, said mounting member comprises a nut slidably mounted in said slot and said nut is screwed onto said second threaded shaft to frictionally secure said nut in a selected position relative to the elongate member. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The device of claim 10, wherein the elongate member is tubular and the mounting member is a clamp adapted to be fit about the elongate member and includes portions which may be urged into frictional contact with the elongate member. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The adjustable load screwing device of claim 10 wherein the locking device urges the mounting member into contact with the second surface of the base.