Patent ID: 6227779
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A method for securing cargo within an intermodal container, which cargo is subject to shifting forces, using a load restraint system, said method comprising the steps of:cutting a first and a second load restraining strip of substantially equal lengths from a strip of a polyester substrate material having an adhesive applied upon one surface thereof and a coextensive release paper covering the adhesive, said first and second load restraining strips being operable to attachment at one end to an interior sidewall surface of an intermodal container and at the other end to extend at least partially across an unconfined end of a load to be restrained;peeling a release paper from said first and second load restraining strips of said polyester material at one of the ends thereof;applying said first and second load restraining strips of polyester material to opposite interior, corrugated wall surfaces of the intermodal container so that said first and second load restraining strips extend out the rear open end of the cargo container enough to be overlapped;pressing the adhesive of said first and second load restraining strips against the corrugated interior wall surfaces of the intermodal container;loading cargo into the intermodal container;overlapping the ends of said first and second load restraining strips that extend out of the open end of the intermodal container;drawing said first and second load restraining strips taut around the rear of the cargo at the overlapped location;cutting a locking load restraining strip of substantially shorter length than the first and second load restraining strips from a strip of a polyester material having an adhesive coating on one surface and a coextensive release paper, said locking load restraining strip being operable to attachment at the junction location where said first and second load restraining strips are overlapped;peeling the release paper from said load locking restraining strip; andadhering said locking load restraining strip to the first and second restraining strips at the overlapped portion at the open end of the intermodal container, thereby forming a secure load restraining system.