ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,344,156, issued on July 1.
"Adjustable cargo strap" was invented by Terry Kevin Brown (Alabaster, Ala.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates to an adjustable cargo strap configured with hook latches at both ends and cam buckles for tensioning the strap proximate to both ends. A series of pass-through connectors configure lengths of straps that run between the cam buckles forming one or two cargo areas where one or both cargo areas can be used to secure odd-shaped cargo easily. In operation, a user can secure the hook latches between the opening of a truck bed, or other span or opening. Cargo can be placed in the car...