Patent ID: 6606765
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A tie-down device comprising:a) at least a first elongate member including multiple coils wherein the coils have substantially the same dimensions and configuration; b) the first elongate member having (1) at least a first segment including one or more first segment coils and first segment coil half sections; and (2) at least a second segment including one or more second segment coils and second segment coil half sections; c) the first segment secured upon the second segment, wherein a double helix first elongate member connection is formed; d) the first elongate member connection comprising (1) the one or more first segment coils that alternate with the one or more second segment coils and (2) first segment coil half sections alternating with adjacent second segment coil half sections, wherein each of the first segment coil half sections is substantially parallel to each of the adjacent second segment coil half sections; and e) an elongate member connection retainer adapted for retaining at least a portion of the first elongate member therein wherein the retainer comprises: (1) a tube first half section having an inside layer of flexible foam, and (2) a tube second half section having an inside layer of flexible foam, such that the tube first and second half sections are adapted for fitting together around the first elongate member connection.