Patent ID: 6554339
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A load retaining barrier net apparatus for use with a motor vehicle having a cargo area; a passenger compartment; an interior roof; windows; a belt line; and at least one of an open space extending transversely to the vehicle between the cargo area and the passenger compartment above the belt line, and an open space extending transversely to the vehicle between a first row of seats and a second row of seats above the belt line; the barrier net apparatus comprising:a netting member having a top, a bottom and two opposed sides; first means for removably attaching the netting member top to the vehicle such that the netting member top extends across the at least one open space adjacent the interior roof; second means for removably attaching the netting member bottom to the vehicle such that the netting member bottom extends across the at least one open space adjacent the belt line; and means for rendering the netting member taut to block the at least one open space.