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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7634841 | Load binder A load binder for use in connection with a typical tie strap for securing a load for transport is provided. The load binder includes elements that are conformable to the shape of a particular load and which prevent the tie down from twisting upon itself. The load bi... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7404239 | Adjuster for adjustable restraint strap An adjuster is provided for a restraint system having a belt which extends through the adjuster and includes a free end and another end or fastening end which is adapted to be secured to an object. The adjuster allows adjustment of the length of the belt between the... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7343648 | Securing strap arrangement and tensioner therefor A securing strap arrangement, typically for securing luggage or other items, has a resiliently extensible length portion, and a substantially non-resiliently extensible length portion including an arrangement for varying effective length of the non-resiliently exten... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7213848 | Spring open latch clamp A manual pull action clamp is disclosed. The manual pull action clamp includes a base and a handle including a first and second portion. The handle is pivotally connected to the base. The clamp further includes a pin arranged between the first and second portions of... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7171731 | Fastener with self-organizing device for storage The present invention provides a tie-down strap that may be used more or less universally for securing cargo of various kinds under varying conditions, and further includes a self-organizing mechanism that is simple, practical, and easy to use for storage and re-use... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7065840 | Load binder A load binder for use in connection with a typical tie strap for securing a load for transport is provided. The load binder includes elements that are conformable to the shape of a particular load and which prevent the tie down from twisting upon itself. The load bi... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6327752 | Clamping device for securing a cable A method and apparatus for securing the ends of one or more cables is disclosed. These methods and apparatuses may be used, for example, to secure pleasure craft, for example, surfboards, wind surfboards, canoes or kayaks, for storage or transportation. T... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6163935 | Method and apparatus for securing pleasure crafts Various methods and devices for securing pleasure craft, for example, surf boards, snow boards, or canoes, which provide for ease of securing the craft and ease of releasing the craft are disclosed. These methods and devices typically employ some form of ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5308717 | Battery jig The battery clamping jig for smaller sized single cell batteries. The jig holds a plurality of batteries in parallel and spaced apart position with opposite ends exposed as that batteries can easily be electrically connected together by soldering conducti... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5187840 | Clasp with a tape for binding, fixing, and tightening A clasp device for use with a variety of securing members for fastening a selected securing member around an object. A bed plate is mounted on the object around which the securing member is to be fastened. The bed plate includes a first bed plate column a... | 02/23/1993 |
