Patent ID: 8075232
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: B60P,B61D

Abstract:
1. A tie-down comprising: a housing having an upper edge and substantially central well formed therein; a Flange formed around said upper edge; at least one bail constructed and arranged for interfitment within said central well of said housing, said at least one bail having a first hollow boss formed on a first end and a second hollow boss formed on a second end; a mounting block rotatably affixed to said central well of said housing; said mounting block comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, and a second side surface; said mounting block including an opening in said first side surface, an opening in said second side surface, and an opening in said bottom surface; a first cylindrical fastener sized for passage through said first hollow boss and interfitment within said opening in said first side surface of said mounting block; a second cylindrical fastener sized for passage through said second hollow boss and interfitment within said opening in said second side surface of said mounting block; and a third fastener sized for passage through said opening in said bottom surface of said mounting block and having an end in said mounting block.