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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2010
Richard E. Mclennan, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Richard E. McLennan, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A strap assembly for securing a vehicle load includes a fixed flat strap secured around a buckle crossbar and a specially configured hook attached to an end of the strap. The parts are configured such that that upon engaging the hook and crossbar there is preferably an interference fit, allowing a major loop to be formed in the strap that will remain securely engaged even when there is slack in the strap. Additionally, the hook/buckle combination is preferably configured such that substantially rotating the hook relative the buckle is required to disengage the two. There is also preferably a second similar hook attached to the opposing end of a second adjustable strap, and a small twisted and/or folded loop built into the strap allowing a second major loop by engaging the second hook with the twisted and/or folded loop.