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United States Patent | 5,346,346 |
Martin ,   et al. | September 13, 1994 |
A pair of extenders are slidably carried in opposite ends of an elongated hollow-form cargo-engaging member. A latching clip is pivotally mounted on each of the extenders adjacent to its outer end and is adapted to releasably engage an E-Track secured to opposing interior walls of a semi-trailer, railroad car or ship's cargo hold. Diametrically opposing latch clip-receiving slots extend inwardly from each end of the cargo-engaging member a distance sufficient to permit the latch to be received within and protected by the cargo-engaging member when not in use. Diametrically opposing latch clip-receiving notches project inwardly from the outer end of each extender a distance sufficient to permit the extender to partially reinforce the latch clip during use without eliminating pivotal movement of the latch clip relative to the extender.
Inventors: | Martin; Gerald D. (8780 Ashbrook Dr., West Chester, OH 45069); Martin; Joseph E. (358-AA Mann Rd., Covington, KY 41015) |
Appl. No.: | 977767 |
Filed: | November 19, 1992 |
Intern'l Class: | B60P 007/15; B61D 045/00 |
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