Patent ID: 7306417
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A tie-down arrangement comprising: a length of flexible rope; first and second connector sections associated with said rope and each configured for connection to corresponding attachment locations, said tie-down arrangement having a length defined between said first and second connector sections which said tie-down arrangement length is adjustable for tensioning said tie-down arrangement and thereby securing articles; a guide arrangement proximate said first connector section having a guide opening which slidably receives said rope; and said rope having a fixed rope end associated with said first connector section, a second rope end, and one or more loops formed between said first and second rope ends wherein each said loop has a first leg extending toward said second connector section, a first turn proximate said second connector section, a second leg extending back toward said first connector section and a second turn slidably received through said guide opening wherein said rope extends from said guide opening to define a locking leg which terminates at said second end, said locking leg entering into and extending interiorly through a locking section of said rope and then exiting from said locking section, said locking leg being slidable through said locking section to adjust the length of said tie-down arrangement wherein tensioning of said rope causes said locking section to constrictively grip the portion of said locking leg disposed interiorly therein to prevent slippage of said rope through said locking section.