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Extensible barrier

Patent Number: RE44263
Publication Date: 2013-06-04
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A barrier including a number of coils, and an inter-coil connector connecting two of the coils. Each of the coils is axially extensible, the coils are in substantially mutually parallel alignment, and each of the coils is in substantial direct contact with another one of the ...

Arrangement and method for transporting a wind turbine rotor

Patent Number: 8465237
Publication Date: 2013-06-18
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An arrangement for transporting a rotor of a wind turbine at sea is provided. The arrangement includes a vessel having a deck. Moreover, the arrangement includes at least one rotor including a hub and at least one blade affixed to the hub. The hub is positioned on the deck in such a way that the at least one blade is at least partially located above the sea surface and that the center axis of the hub is tilted in relation to the deck so as to increase the distance between the at least one ...

Tie-down assembly

Patent Number: 8465236
Publication Date: 2013-06-18
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A tie-down assembly to be mounted in a deck portion to secure an object to the deck portion, including a frame and a pair of ratchet subassemblies. Each ratchet subassembly includes an elongate ratchet body to which a selected one of two straps is attachable, and a ratchet head secured to the ratchet body. Each of the ratchet bodies is mounted in the frame to permit rotation thereof in a predetermined rotary direction to tighten the selected one of the straps attached thereto, for securing ...

Bracing system and method for cargo containers

Patent Number: 8459916
Publication Date: 2013-06-11
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A bracing system and method are provided to restrain cargo against longitudinal movement within a cargo container. The system uses U-channels in opposing side walls of the cargo container adjacent a rear opening of the cargo container. The system includes one or more bracing bars and an end cap at the first end and at the second end of each bracing bar. Each end cap has a channel section providing an extension to fit in the U-channels of the cargo container. The channel section is ...

End user filled self-sealing inflatable dunnage bag

Patent Number: 8459915
Publication Date: 2013-06-11
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A plurality of self-sealing inflatable dunnage bags are formed on a continuous strip. The continuous strip includes a first bag layer, a second bag layer and an air channel layer. A bag perimeter sealing line is formed between the first and second bag layers to form a bag cavity. Two air flow sealing lines extend into the bag cavity. An air flow channel is formed between the second and air channel bag layers. One end of a cross air flow channel communications with the air flow channel and ...

Lashing strap hook load securing system

Patent Number: 8459914
Publication Date: 2013-06-11
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In a lashing strap hook load securing system for securing a load on a load platform, the load platform has first and second pockets each having an open top and bottom and an end wall at sides of the platform. A lashing strap is provided with an associated strap winch for placement over the load on the load platform. First and second lashing strap hooks are provided, each lashing strap hook having a hook portion merging into a lashing strap retaining portion. The hook portion is shaped for ...

Method and system of securing cargo

Patent Number: 8459913
Publication Date: 2013-06-11
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A method and system of securing cargo for preventing access to cargo during transportation is disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises a security net adapted for covering the cargo, the net comprising a panel with a periphery. The panel is made from a net with holes of sufficiently small size to prevent objects from readily being inserted therethrough without causing a tear thereto. The periphery contains a plurality of openings. The system also comprises a plurality of security ...

Tie-down hook

Patent Number: 8459912
Publication Date: 2013-06-11
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A hook for a tie-down strap to secure a load on a trailer having a rail engaged by the hook. The hook has first and second panel portions, the first panel portion being secured to the strap. A transition connects the first and second panel portions, and a distal end portion of the second panel portion forms a return segment extending into the space between the panel portions. In use, the first and second panels are disposed along opposite surfaces of the rail. The transition spans one edge ...

Cargo locking mechanisms and structures

Patent Number: 8459911
Publication Date: 2013-06-11
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Locking mechanisms and assemblies for securing cargo to a transportation platform without requiring the use of strapping or equivalent. Advantageously, the locking mechanism may be integrated into a container such that each container may be interlocked with an underlying and/or overlying container. Autolocking variations to the locking mechanism provide a more automated, secure and less labor intensive way to secure ...

Adjustable wheel stop system for limiting movement of ATV in pickup box

Patent Number: 8459910
Publication Date: 2013-06-11
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An adjustable wheel stop system for limiting movement of an ATV in a pickup box is provided for protecting the cab and rear window of the pickup. The system includes a pair of wheel stop devices for engaging right and left front wheels of the ATV, respectively. Each wheel stop device comprises a base frame adapted to rest on a floor of the cargo area of the pickup, and an upstanding frame having a lower end connected to the base frame and an upper end supported above the base frame for ...

Motorcycle transportation restraint system

Patent Number: 8459909
Publication Date: 2013-06-11
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A restraint system that supports a motorcycle during transportation comprises a base (20), a rear frame (202) positioned on the base and operable to receive a rear wheel of the motorcycle, and a front frame (102) positioned on said base and operable to receive a front wheel of the motorcycle. The front frame has a linear range of movement relative to the base (20) to accommodate movement due to the suspension of the motorcycle. A first restraint assembly ...

Load securing system

Patent Number: 8454285
Publication Date: 2013-06-04
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A load securing system comprises a tensioning member (18), and a securing member (22) on the tensioning member. First and second containers (12) can be arranged adjacent each other in an array of containers. Each of said first and second containers has a cooperating formation (28) to cooperate with the securing member. The tensioning member can extend across the containers to the aforesaid cooperating formations, and the securing member can be secured to the ...