Mark D Whittaker

US Patent:

56734646, Oct 7, 1997

Filed:

Sep 12, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/710168

Inventors:

Mark Whittaker - Cornelius NC

International Classification:

B65B 1100
B65D 6300
A44B 2100
A44B 1300

US Classification:

24301

Abstract:

A tie down strap includes two end portions and a main body portion extending therebetween having a plurality of openings integrally formed therein. The openings extend in a sequential manner linearly aligned along the main body portion intermediate the end portions and are dimensioned to receive therethrough a main body portion of another strap when the main body portion defining the opening is elongated. Specifically, the main body portion comprises two side members that extend between the two end portions in spaced parallel relation and a plurality of bridge portions that extend between and secure the two side members in their parallel relation. Moreover, the end portions have securement members such as hooks and each bridge portion is configured to be received within each securement member in substantially continuous contact therewith.