Patent ID: 7785052
Filing Date: 2010-08-31
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A method for restraining a cargo pallet disposed on a floor of a container without raising the cargo pallet, the method comprising: positioning on the floor adjacent the cargo pallet a monolithic plastic brace that includes a first wall and a second wall joined to the first wall and extending perpendicular thereto, such that the first wall engages the floor, the plastic brace further including a plurality of gussets interconnecting the first and second walls for strengthening the brace, the first wall, second wall and gussets forming the monolithic construction and being formed by injection molding, each of the gussets having a substantially triangular configuration each of the gussets has a first side, a second side, and a third side interconnecting the first and second sides and extending at a diagonal relative to the first and second walls, the third side defining a cut-out portion; abuttingly engaging the second wall of the plastic brace and the cargo pallet without raising the cargo pallet, and securing the plastic brace to the floor with a first fastener.