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Cargo snake

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-13
ANDERSON NATHAN +1
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[0007]It is, therefore, one of the primary objects of the present invention to provide an apparatus for securing an article in the cargo area of a vehicle which is simple to use.
[0008]Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for securing an article in the cargo area of a vehicle which is relatively inexpensive to manufacture.
[0010]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for securing an article in the cargo area of a vehicle which can be used for added weight in the rear of a vehicle when driving on snow covered roads.
[0011]An additional object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for securing an article in the cargo area of a vehicle which can be manufactured in a wide variety of sizes and colors.

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This shifting cannot only cause damage to the items being transported but may also result in damage to the vehicle transporting these items.

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, particularly, when such description is taken in conjunction with the attached drawing figures and with the appended claims.

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[0013]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a presently preferred embodiment of the invention;

[0014]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention; and

[0015]FIG. 3 is a view showing the apparatus constructed according to the present invention holding preselected articles in place in the rear portion of a pickup truck.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF A PRESENTLY PREFERRED AND VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0016]Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, identical components which have identical functions have been identified with identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawing figures.

[0017]Reference is now made, more particularly, to FIGS. 1-3 of the drawings. Il...

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Abstract

An apparatus for securing an article in the cargo area of a vehicle and for adding weight to the vehicle when driving on snow covered roads. The apparatus comprising an elongated flexible tubular member having each of a first predetermined shape and a predetermined length. A filler type material is disposed inside the elongated tubular member for adding a predetermined weight to such apparatus. The apparatus further includes a mechanism disposed at each end of the elongated tubular member for both acting as a handle and for securing such apparatus to a predetermined portion of a cargo area in such vehicle.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent application is related to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 780,222 filed Mar. 8, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates, in general, to securing cargo in a cargo area of a motor vehicle and, more particularly, this invention relates to an apparatus for securing various shaped articles in the cargo area of a vehicle which will conform to the shape of the cargo.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Prior to the conception and development of the present invention, as is generally well known in the prior art, various items are carried in the back of a vehicle cargo area. Examples of such articles include groceries, tool boxes, paint, plants, and various other types of equipment. Examples of such equipment include lawn mowers, snow blowers, garden plows, etc.[0004]As is well recognized, each of these particular items can easily shift while being transported from one location...

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IPC IPC(8): B61D45/00
CPCB60P7/0823
Inventor ANDERSON, NATHANMULLINS, SCOTT
Owner ANDERSON NATHAN
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