Robert Allen Pickens

US Patent:

20090304476, Dec 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/156918

Inventors:

Robert Pickens - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Omar Jose Ruiz - Southern Pines NC, US
Martin Parsons - Santo Domingo, DO
Carlos Medina - , US

International Classification:

B61D 45/00

US Classification:

410118, 410 97

Abstract:

A load-restraining barrier net for use in a motor vehicle capable of securing cargo within the trunk area of a vehicle in accordance with established safety requirements. The barrier net includes a body primarily made up of diamond/square or hexagon shaped netting, frame strap webbings around the perimeter of the net, and at least two horizontal and at least two vertical central strap webbings across the center of the net. The net is securely affixed on one side through a first set of attachments including oval rings bolted to the vehicle. These attachments prevent the cargo from slipping below the net to an unsecured position. Further, corner oval rings act as the joint attachment for the vertical and horizontal frame strap webbings, allowing the barrier net to withstand angular momentum from inertial forces. A second, releasable, set of attachments including hooks and/or D-ring connections that attach to D-rings and/or fasteners pre-installed in the vehicle. When the barrier net is installed in a horizontal position on the floor of a vehicle trunk compartment, cargo is safely secured, thereby preventing cargo movement and the potential for damage to the cargo itself, to the vehicle trunk, and to other contents in the trunk area.