US Patent:
20110038664, Feb 17, 2011
Inventors:
John Pearson - Red Bank NJ, US
Lewis Vitalis - Medford Lakes NJ, US
Michael Chilkotowsky - Mount Holly NJ, US
Assignee:
TAL INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER CORP. - Purchase NY
International Classification:
F16B 1/00
B23P 11/00
Abstract:
A securement device is provided for securing articles such as collapsed shipping racks together for maintaining their stability and alignment. The device includes a tether that is connectable between adjacent shipping racks to secure the racks together, and that provides a clear visual indication that the racks are secured. A securement device affixed to a collapsible shipping rack may further comprise a bracket member and upper and lower pin members coupled to the bracket member, with the tether having first and second opposite end portions and the first end portion of the tether being coupled to one of the upper and lower pin members, and the second end portion being releasably attachable to another securement device of another collapsible shipping rack adjacently stacked relative to the first collapsible shipping rack.