Strap Attachment Assembly for Load Securing and Stabilization in Trailers
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system for securing and stabilizing loads on trailers, utilizing a strap attachment assembly that allows for adjustable tensioning and articulation to accommodate different cargo shapes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a strap attachment assembly for orthopedic devices, which, while effective, was limited to a specific industry. This new inventive concept adapts the core technology to address the need for efficient and reliable load securing and stabilization in trailers, a problem that has been overlooked in the original patent.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The strap attachment assembly for load securing and stabilization in trailers consists of a frame member belonging to the trailer, a retainer, and a cable connected to the retainer having at least one segment arranged to be adjustably connected to a frame of the trailer. The cable is pivotally secured to the frame, allowing for articulation of the strap to accommodate different cargo shapes. The system enables adjustable tensioning of the strap, ensuring secure and stable transportation of loads.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the strap attachment assembly in the trailer industry, leveraging the original patent's core technology to address a previously unconsidered problem. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the strap attachment assembly to accommodate the unique requirements of load securing and stabilization in trailers.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the design of the retainer, incorporating additional sensors or load monitoring systems, or integrating the strap attachment assembly with other trailer components. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and further expand the inventive concept's commercial potential.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The strap attachment assembly for load securing and stabilization in trailers has significant commercial potential in the transportation and logistics industries, addressing a critical need for efficient and reliable cargo transportation. The target market includes trailer manufacturers, logistics companies, and cargo transportation providers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/0125 |
| A | A61 | A61F2005/0144 |
| A | A61 | A61F2005/0167 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Orthopedic and mechanical attachment systems, focusing on strap attachment technologies for load stabilization and articulated securing mechanisms across medical devices and transportation equipment
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or technical designer with expertise in attachment systems, familiar with load-bearing mechanisms, pivoting connections, and adaptable strap tensioning technologies across medical and transportation domains
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental structural similarity between the orthopedic strap attachment and trailer load securing system, noting that the core mechanical principles of pivotal cable attachment, adjustable tensioning, and frame integration are directly transferable between technical domains. The PTD merely applies the source patent's core mechanical concept to a different contextual application, which represents a standard engineering adaptation strategy. The technical elements - frame member, pivoting cable, adjustable connection - remain substantially identical across both implementations.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,450 |
|---|---|
| Title | Strap attachment and orthopedic device using the same |
| Assignee(s) | Ossur Iceland ehf |