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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2009
Ronald P. Sellberg, Naperville, IL (US);
Richard W. Dawson, Naperville, IL (US);
Ronald P. Sellberg, Naperville, IL (US);
Richard W. Dawson, Naperville, IL (US);
TTX Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A floor tie-down anchor for securing freight during transport is provided. A tie-down anchor is provided comprising an elongated L-shaped bracket including a first leg and a second leg forming an angle therebetween. At least one aperture having a first shape is defined through the first leg and configured to receive a connecting mechanism for securing freight. At least one aperture having a second shape different from the first shape is defined through said first leg. The first shape is an oval slot and the second shape is a circle, and the L-shaped bracket is operatively connected to a railcar having a floor such that the first leg is substantially coplanar with and parallel to the floor of the railcar.