The Ratchet Strap Alarm System can be cost effectively mass produced in a modern factory setting using existing technology and production methods. A mechanical description is available upon request.

Features

• Alarm device of durable housing:
• High-tension string within housing
• Audio alarm
• RF transmitter
• Nodule connecting alarm to RF transmitter
• External brackets on opposite external endpoints of alarm device housing
• Internal shaft extending from 1 external bracket and attaching to high-tension spring
• External lighting piece

• Straps:
• Woven nylon straps of 2" width
• Attached to external brackets from alarm device housing
• Of 7" length from 1 bracket and 4" from the other bracket
• Stainless steel S-hooks of ½" diameter attached to endpoint of each strap

• RF receiver within durable housing:
• RF receiver in broadcast alignment with RF transmitter
• External lighting
• External audio speaker
• Contained in fob format
• Stainless steel S-hooks of ½" diameter attached to endpoint of each strap

Benefits

• Aids the securement of cargo upon transporting vehicles.
• Alerts users when securement is at risk.
• Provides alert visually and audibly.
• Provides alert at direct point of cargo and at remote point of driver/operator.
• Warns users when cargo is at risk of damage.
• Prevents cargo damage before it happens.
• Eliminates costs of cargo damage.
• Prevents risk to operation of transporting vehicle.
• Prevents common cause of vehicular accidents to transporting vehicles.
• Prevents damage to other vehicles and objects in vicinity of transporting vehicles.
• Prevents cargo theft from vehicles.
• Addresses a common and still-growing problem affecting commerce.
• Can appeal to very large consumer groups.