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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2005
Ronald G. Saward, Shelby Township, MI (US);
John H. Harberts, Macomb, MI (US);
John Edward Klinkman, Riley Township, MI (US);
Ronald G. Saward, Shelby Township, MI (US);
John H. Harberts, Macomb, MI (US);
John Edward Klinkman, Riley Township, MI (US);
Sportrack, LLC, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Abstract
An adjustable tie-down assembly includes a pin having a first end and a second end. A lock plate is disposed proximate the second end and a sliding block is partially received within an opening of a rail. The block is adapted to receive the pin. A tie-down loop is disposed proximate the first end and at least one spring member is disposed proximate the sliding block. The spring member is adapted to bias the tie-down loop in a first direction away from the sliding block and the spring member is adapted to secure the lock plate to the rail.