Removable Chock

a chock and a technology of a spherical box, which is applied in the field of spherical box, can solve the problems of multiple holes in the surface, create a trip hazard, and become aesthetically unpleasant, and achieve the effect of reducing a potential trip hazard, low profile and easy removal

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-03-01
BRAWNER JEFFREY
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The present invention provides a two-piece base and chock assembly that can easily remove the chock when not being used to secure items. The base is attached to a flat surface using screws or other means and the chock is easily slid into the base. The chock and base are held together without any need for additional mechanical fasteners. The design of the base and chock ensure a low-profile and aesthetic appeal. The technical effect of this invention is a safer and more convenient method to secure items without compromising their aesthetic appearance.

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Once installed, they are permanent and cannot be removed without removing the attachment screws, thereby exposing multiple holes in the surface they were attached too.
The chocks can create a trip hazard, as well as become aesthetically unpleasing whenever the stored item is removed.

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[0017]Referring to the drawings, details of the embodiment will be described herein.

[0018]Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 8, a plurality of the embodiment can be installed to help secure items, such as a cooler, tool box, or storage container 17 on a horizontal surface 16, such as a boat deck, vehicle or trailer cargo bed. The embodiment consists of a base 1 and a chock 2. First, the base 1 is installed on a horizontal surface 16 (specifics will be further explained later) then the chock 2 can be inserted into the base 1 allowing a means of retaining items, such as a cooler or storage container 17, in place on a horizontal surface 16.

[0019]The base 2 has a low-profile surface 8 and a beveled edge surface 6 (see FIGS. 5, 6 and 7) and are intended to allow the base 1 from being an obstruction when the chock 2 is not installed (see FIG. 9) thereby reducing the risk of a potential trip hazard, as one example.

[0020]The base 1 has multiple mounting holes 4 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) for attaching to...

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Abstract

A removal chock for securing coolers, storage bins, and tool boxes on boats, and cargo areas of vehicles and trailers and the like. The low-profile base mounts to any flat surface, and allows the chock to be installed and uninstalled from the base without the use of any tools. The chock can be removed from the base when not being used and the base remains installed. The low-profile design of the base greatly reduces the potential trip hazard, as well as offers an aesthetically pleasing appearance than a permanently installed chock.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62 / 379,296 filed on Aug. 25, 2016, which is incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a device for securing items, such as coolers, tool boxes, and storage containers, on flat surfaces of boats, cargo beds of motor vehicles and trailers.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Devices that are currently used to secure items, such as coolers, tool boxes, and storage containers, are typically in the form of permanently mounted chocks.[0004]These devices are typically installed using multiple screws to attach the chocks to the floor or cargo surface. They are generally in the form of a large “L” shaped chock, whereas, 4 of them are installed on a flat surface strategically located at the 4 outside corners of the item to be secured. Once installed, they are permanent and cannot be removed ...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B25/28B60P7/08
CPCB63B25/28B63B2025/285B60P7/0892
InventorBRAWNER, JEFFREY
OwnerBRAWNER JEFFREY