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A cargo tie down system for use in securing either containerized cargo or a containerized cargo conveyance system to a transport vehicle. The cargo tie down system includes a cargo tie down adapter having a housing and a cargo ring coupled to the housing for use in tying down noncontainerized cargo.

A cargo tie down system for use in securing either containerized cargo or a containerized cargo conveyance system to a transport vehicle. The cargo tie down system includes a cargo tie down adapter having a housing and a cargo ring coupled to the housing for use in tying down noncontainerized cargo. The cargo tie down system also includes a mounting apparatus adapted to be attached to the containerized cargo conveyance system that includes a selectively rotatable stud having a head with outwardly extending wings. The housing includes a receptacle adapted to selectively receive and retain the stud of the mounting apparatus to secure the containerized cargo conveyance system to the transport vehicle when containerized cargo is to be transported without requiring removal of the cargo ring.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cargo tie down adapter for use in securing noncontainerized cargo or a containerized cargo conveyance system to a transport vehicle, said cargo tie down adapter comprising:a cargo tie down member; anda housing adapted to be secured to the transport vehicle, said housing

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cargo tie down adapter for use in securing noncontainerized cargo or a containerized cargo conveyance system to a transport vehicle, said cargo tie down adapter comprising:a cargo tie down member; anda housing adapted to be secured to the transport vehicle, said housing including a base wall, a top wall, a first recess comprising a groove formed in said base wall adapted to receive said cargo tie down member, and a first receptacle for selectively attaching the cargo conveyance system to said housing, said first receptacle including a cavity formed in said housing between said top wall and said base wall, a slot formed in said top wall of said housing in communication with said cavity, and a first lip member formed in said top wall, said cavity including a second recess located between said first lip member and said base wall;whereby said cargo tie down member is adapted to provide a tie down for noncontainerized cargo and said receptacle is adapted to attach the containerized cargo conveyance system to said housing.