Redi-strap

Abstract

A device for the retention and release of heavy, bulky or irregularly shaped items to a surface that includes a rotatable winged flanged plate with strap admitting slots through which a strap and coupling means are passed, and a surface affixing means providing for the releasable retention of large or irregularly shaped items against a wall or other surface.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]NoneSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicableTHE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not applicableINCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0004]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]The present invention relates generally to those surface mounted devices providing a means to releaseably secure items against a surface.[0006]A common problem faced when attempting to store bulky or heavy items against a vertical surface such as a wall by leaning is the tendency of these items to fall forward and away from the wall if not leant at a sufficient angle. Inevitably, this means that valuable floor space is wasted trying to get the item to “stay” against the wall. Most people don't have unlimited floor space to accommodate such waste. A typical example is the case of a ladder or bicycle leant against a garage wall. One solution has been to hang the ite...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]The present invention is a surface mountable retention system to releasably secure large, irregularly shaped or bulky items against a multiple surface types; for example drywall, masonry or wood as well as others. It enables a person to secure items tightly against a surface such as a wall or crate without having to lean the item, thus saving floor space and creating a safer environment.

[0021]One object of the present invention is to provide an easy means for the releasable retention of heavy or bulky items against a surface without the need to lift or hoist the item.

[0022]Another object of the present invention is to provide an easy means for the releasable retention of irregularly shaped items by providing 360 degrees of attachment.

[0023]A further object of the present invention is to provide a means to releaseably retain large items securely against a vertical surface such as a wall minimizing the required floor space.

Problems solved by technology

A common problem faced when attempting to store bulky or heavy items against a vertical surface such as a wall by leaning is the tendency of these items to fall forward and away from the wall if not leant at a sufficient angle.

Inevitably, this means that valuable floor space is wasted trying to get the item to “stay” against the wall.

Most people don't have unlimited floor space to accommodate such waste.

However some of these items can be too bulky or heavy for many people to lift; this is especially the case with elderly or infirm persons.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,826,193 to Davis, describes a base plate, bracket and straps as a wheelchair restraint, but the straps have no swiveling capability.

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