Patent ID: 6468009
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A tie down device comprising:a body member having first and second opposite ends and an intermediate portion extending there between; said body member having a cavity therein with a first opening providing communication from outside said cavity to the interior of said cavity; a tie down member fitted within said cavity and being movable therein from a retracted position completely within said cavity to an extended position wherein a portion of said tie down member is outside said cavity; said portion of said tie down member outside said cavity when said tie down member is in said extended position having an opening for receiving a flexible elongated tie member therein; said body member retentively engaging said tie down member when said tie down member is in said extended position to prevent said tie down member from exiting said cavity and separating from said body member; said cavity having a second opening providing communication from outside said cavity to the interior of said cavity; said tie down member including a first surface and said body member including an exterior surface, said first surface of said tie down member forming a substantial continuation of said exterior surface adjacent said first opening when said tie down member is in said retracted position; and said tie down member including a second surface which forms a substantial continuation of said exterior surface of said body member adjacent said second opening when said tie down member is in said retracted position.