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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7412754 | Bi-directional load securing ratchet method and apparatus A system for tensioning lines, particularly belts or webs, utilizing a bi-directional tensioning device. The system includes an anchoring tensioning line, the proximal end of which is removably attached to a first end of the device, and a threadable tensioning line,... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7270291 | Method and spool for shortening and optionally tensioning elongate tension members A method and a spool (1, 10, 21, 22, 35) for shortening the length of a cord (14) and optionally tensioning it at the same time is provided. The spool has a shank having two ends each of which has a transverse retainer formation (4, 13, 20, 40, 51 | 09/18/2007 |
| 7207089 | Bi-directional load securing ratchet method and apparatus A system for tensioning lines, particularly belts or webs, utilizing a bi-directional tensioning device. The system includes an anchoring tensioning line, the proximal end of which is removably attached to a first end of the device, and a threadable tensioning line,... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7093327 | Strap fastener set A strap fastener set, capable of providing a reading of a tensile force exerted thereon, includes a strap fastener for winding a first strap and a gauge provided between the strap fastener and a second strap. The gauge includes a cylinder tied with the second strap.... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086122 | Ratchet-type buckle and snowboard binding A ratchet-type buckle (100) is disclosed for use with a ladder strap (80), wherein the buckle includes a toothed, barrel-shaped strap engagement member (140) that is rotatably mounted between oppositely disposed sidewalls (130) that are p... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6769155 | Tensioning and relaxing element The invention relates to a tensioning/relaxing element that comprises a base (3), at least one rotating shaft (4) mounted on said base, a mobile part (2) and a lashing device (1). Between said base (3) and the at least one shaft ( | 08/03/2004 |
| 6711786 | Ratcheted lashing strap assembly A ratcheted lashing strap assembly is described. The assembly is formed of a lashing strap and a tightening device. The tightening device has a frame and a winding drum, rotatable in the frame, for winding up the lashing strap. A fixation end of the lashing strap, i... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6665910 | Manual stretcher A manual stretcher includes a frame, a shaft, a ratchet, a claw, a joint and a crank. The frame includes two lateral plates, an intermediate plate interconnecting the lateral plates and a hole defined in each of the lateral plates. The frame can be attach... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6665911 | Concealable buckle apparatus A concealable buckle apparatus includes a supporting element, a buckle, a locking device and a panel. The buckle is pivotally mounted on the supporting element between an extended position and a concealed position. The locking device is movably mounted on... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6654987 | Ratchet strap tightener A ratchet strap tightener is manufactured by a plastic injection molding process and includes a body, a lever and a ratchet device. The body has two parallel strap holders adapted to hold one end of a strap. The lever is pivotally attached to the body wit... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6611995 | Corner mount package assembly A corner mount packaging assembly for retail display of a tie-down assembly and for protection of a right angle edge of a load secured by the tie-down assembly. The packaging assembly includes an L-shaped frame with an inner surface adapted for placement ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6609275 | Strap tightener with an auto-pulling device A strap tightener has an auto-pulling device connected to a seat. The auto-pulling device includes a housing and a reversing device. The reversing device is rotatably received in the housing. The reversing device has a reel received in the housing to conn... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6550293 | Garment lock A garment lock has a casing, a spool, two springs, and a member, flexible long and thin. The casing has a first side with a post and a second side with tabs, both joined by a rim. The casing attaches to a garment with a pin. The spool rotates upon the pos... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6539590 | Seat belt tightner A tensioning device used to improve the retention of a child seat after its installation in an auto seat using its installed seat belts. After the child seat is placed on the auto seat and the auto seat belt is engaged about the child seat in a desired ma... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6499197 | Buckle device with improved safety A buckle device includes a main body, a rotational retaining device rotatably mounted to the main body, and a buckle having an end connected to the rotational retaining device to pivot therewith. The rotational retaining device includes a slit through whi... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6374465 | Pull action clamp mechanism A controlled U-hook pull-action clamp mechanism comprising, an elongated actuator member having a first pivot pin at one end thereof, and an operating portion generally located at the other end thereof, said actuator member being movable between open and ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6363583 | Fence-tightening device and method A tool for tightening a plurality of wire lengths that extend between a first bracing location on a first fence support and a second bracing location on a second fence support, the wire lengths defining an axis extending generally parallel to their length... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6279847 | Belt shortening device with L-shaped spindle A belt shortening device for winding and unwinding a vehicle seat belt includes an L-shaped spindle mounted in a frame and connected to a crank arm to facilitate winding. The spindle includes a longitudinally extending slot which communicates with a later... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6273353 | Belt shortening device with L-shaped spindle and improved guide tabs A belt shortening device for winding and unwinding a vehicle seat belt includes an L-shaped spindle mounted in a frame and connected to a crank arm to facilitate winding. The spindle includes a longitudinally extending slot which communicates with a later... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6247208 | Method and apparatus for tightening a belt, strap, or the like The present invention is directed to providing a simple, cost effective device for tightening a restraining device such as a belt, strap, rope or the like that requires very little space, and that can be easily operated to provide complete tightening of t... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6230370 | Belt shortening device with side access slot A belt shortening device with a side access slot for receiving a belt is provided. The device includes a frame and a spindle rotatably mounted thereto. The spindle includes a mount end in communication with the frame and a free end opposite to the mount e... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6105211 | Belt shortening device A belt shortening device for winding and unwinding a vehicle seat belt is disclosed. The device includes a spindle mounted in a frame and connected to a crank arm to facilitate winding. The spindle includes a longitudinally extending slot which communicat... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6081976 | Belt shortening device A belt shortening device intended for use with a vehicle seat belt securing a baby seat in a vehicle is constructed and arranged so that it is easily mounted to the existing seat belt without detaching the belt from its existing connection. The device inc... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6047451 | Belt shortening device A belt shortening device for winding and unwinding a vehicle seat belt is disclosed. The device includes a spindle mounted in a frame and connected to a crank arm to facilitate winding. The spindle includes a longitudinally extending slot which communicat... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6024408 | Apparatus and method for installation of a child car seat in an automobile A is wound around a drum of a winch mounted on a pressure bar which is placed on a child car seat after it is positioned where it is to be installed, usually on the rear passenger seat of an automobile. Fasteners at the ends of the belts are attached to a... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6000736 | Rotatable seal A thermoplastic housing has a chamber open at one end and a thermoplastic rotor is locked axially in the chamber by snap fit ridges and grooves. Two pairs of bores on opposite sides; of the chamber are aligned, with one pair connected by a transverse slot... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5819377 | Strapping device A strapping device includes two plates and two arms pivotally connected to the two plates by a shaft to which one end of the strap and two ratchets are securely mounted. Each of the arms has a cam device formed thereto and each of the plates has a stop ex... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5282296 | Strapping mechanism A strapping device includes a base and a handle pivotally coupled together by two shafts, and a ratchet wheel engaged on the shafts and rotated in concert with the shafts. Each of the shafts includes a flange formed on one end and an aperture formed in th... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5158450 | Buckle assembly A buckle assembly is disclosed for use in fastening opposite ends of a strap, belt, suspender and the like, which buckle assembly comprises a plug member, a socket member engageable therewith and a tension control means adapted to reciprocate the plug mem... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5156506 | Log truck securement system A load tie-down and arrangement for securing loads onto vehicles, particularly non-uniform and abrasive loads such as logs onto log-hauling trailers, and for enhancing the safety with which such loads can be transported. The tie-down includes a high abras... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5154400 | Line-stretching tool for a line strainer A tool for winding and unwinding for a line-strainer, which has a housing to enclose and secure the strainer during winding and unwinding and provides a mechanism for applying an approximately directed transverse load to the line, such as wire, during the... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5152038 | Rotary closure for a sports shoe In this rotary closure according to the invention for a sports shoe a traction cable arrangement for drawing together the shoe closure flaps can be wound onto and unwound from a rotatable cable pulley. The traction cable arrangement consists of one single... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5109577 | Cable-line shortening device A device and method for shortening a cable or line includes a winding mem having a winding surface for forming one or more transverse windings of an otherwise longitudinally oriented cable or line. The device includes elements located on the winding surf... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5101537 | Ratchet tie-down A ratchet tie down structure is shown that is designed to hold heavy objects in place on a transport vehicle such as a flat bed trailer, a car carrier, a railroad car and the like. The mechanism includes a base element attached to the transport vehicle th... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5065480 | Fastening and adjusting device, particularly for ski boots Fastening and adjusting device, particularly usable in ski boots comprising a winder for at least one traction element. The peculiarity of the device consists in the fact that a skier accessible knob is associated with said winder and has a first seat for... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5065481 | Clamping device for a ski boot The shank of the clamping device is connected to the actuating element via a freewheel and is supported on the cover via a counteracting further freewheel. Located on the shank fixedly in the terms of rotation and displacement is the first coupling part w... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5058243 | Strap connector A U-shaped body portion has an attaching end for a cable or hitch connection and an opposite open end for receiving a strap to be connected to the body portion. In a first embodiment the body portion includes a pair of anchor bars arranged to receive a do... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5001817 | Securing and adjustment device particularly for ski boots A securing and adjustment device, particularly for ski boots, includes a case having a knob which can be actuated by the skier, and at least one spool, provided with an axial toothing, for winding at least one cable. The device further includes a resilien... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4993769 | Sling strap A sliding strap for lifting loads wherein a strap is connected to a shackle providing a hook engaging loop and the strap at one end is fed into a rotatable assembly provided with two juxtaposed carrying pins spaced to provide a passage therebetween, and a... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4978096 | Support for book and reading matter This comprises a lightweight support for books and magazines comprising a baseboard which seats on the lap of the user or other substantially horizontal surface, and a book plate which is adjustable to a desired angular position relative to the baseboard.... | 12/18/1990 |
