Patent ID: 7171731
Filing Date: 2007-02-06
Classification: B60P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tie-down strap, comprising: a first webbing having a first end comprised of a loop, and a second end coupled to a first hook; a first strip that is comprised of miniature clasps is coupled with an exterior of the loop along a first side of the first webbing; a second strip that is comprised of miniature hooks is coupled along a second side of the first webbing, proximal an end of the loop; a strap stopper is coupled with the first side of the first webbing, proximal the second end of the first webbing, having a width substantially commensurate with a width of the first webbing, and having sufficient thickness for preventing further sliding of the first webbing through a self-locking buckle, and used for aligning a first distal end of the first hook and a second distal end of a second hook for storage; the self-locking buckle slidably engaged on the first webbing between the first and the second ends thereof and having an automatic locking mechanism for locking the first webbing in positions to which the first webbing is adjusted lengthwise of the first webbing; the self-locking buckle is comprised of elongated walls providing a strap guiding channel therebetween, and providing housing for storage of the first webbing when the first webbing is wrapped around the self-locking buckle, thereby entirely housing the first webbing; a second webbing having a third end coupled to an end of the self-locking buckle, and having a fourth end coupled to the second hook; and the first distal end of the first hook and the second distal end of the second hook, comprising an exterior with a flattened section for enabling the first webbing to rest thereon while in closed position.