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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7618022 | Tensioning device for use at a stand for clamping a rod-shaped unit, particularly a Christmas tree, and a stand with a tensioning device Described are a tensioning device and a stand having a tensioning device of this type. In a stand for clamping rod-shaped units (Christmas trees), a flexible force transfer element (wire rope) (4) is wound on a rotatable tensioning body (5) and thus ti... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7618021 | Ratchet cap for winch A winch used for tightening a strap to retain an article, which may be cargo, on the deck of a vehicle has a ratcheting mechanism which tightens the strap around a cylindrical shaft. A ratchet cap installed on the winch has two sections. One of these sections is fix... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7472890 | Fastener for strap A fastener includes a frame, a collar connected to the frame and a reel inserted through the collar and the frame. A strap can be reeled in and reeled out when the reel is rotated in a direction and an opposite direction. A first switching device is provided between... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7448596 | Cable tightening device having anti-theft function A cable tightening device includes a fixed unit, a rotation member rotatably mounted on the fixed unit, a movable unit including a movable member to drive the rotation member and a release member to lock or unlock the movable member, and a locking unit to lock the r... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7416167 | Winch removably mounted on vehicle side rails A winch assembly is designed so that it can be slidably supported on the side rail of a vehicle. The winch assembly has side walls and a top plate. Slots are formed between the top plate and the side walls. A first bar runs between the side walls at substantially th... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413170 | Split winch band shaft fast rotating device A split winch band shaft fast rotating device is provided herein. The device is disposed at the band shaft extension end at one side of the winch mount, and includes a band shaft joint and a rotator. At least one crowbar hole is set on the rotator. The rotator is co... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7384023 | Capstan anti-reversing pawl An anti-reversing pawl mechanism is claimed that includes a pawl that is engaged by a flexible coupling but that is also biased toward a driven member such that when the engagement of the flexible coupling is removed, the pawl engages the driven member and stops it ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7377484 | Multi-functional ratchet and associated method A multi-functional ratchet includes first and second bars with left and right axially opposed ends respectively. Each bar is provided with a channel formed therein with a longitudinal length that is less than the longitudinal length of the bar. The apparatus further... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374152 | Hand lever for a binding machine A binding machine includes a tightening mechanism adapted to tension a belt and a limiting mechanism adapted to limit tensioning of the belt. The tightening mechanism includes, for example, a ratchet and a pawl coupled to a body of the tightening mechanism. A handle... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7350767 | Strapping apparatus A strapping apparatus includes a frame. A first strap is connected to the frame. An axle is installed on the frame. A second strap is connected to the axle. A spool is positioned around the axle. The spool defines a slit through which the second strap is directed. T... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350768 | Cargo bracing device A cargo bracing device includes a base having two side plates for rotatably attaching a reel drum, one or more toothed discs attached to the reel drum and controlled to rotate relative to the base with a stop, an operating arm having two legs rotatably attached to t... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7293760 | Cable tightening device operated conveniently A cable tightening device includes a fixed unit, a rotation member, two opposite ratchet wheels, and a movable unit. The movable unit includes a movable member, a drive handle and two opposite torsion springs. Thus, the torsion springs are arranged on the movable me... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7258324 | Ratcheting winch with a magnetically biased pawl A winch for controlling the tautness of a length of wire includes a generally U-shaped frame and a spindle rotatably mounted on the frame, the spindle serving as a spool on which the length of wire can be wound. The winch additionally includes a ratchet rotatably mo... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7231693 | Strap-tensioning device with tension indicator A strap tensioning device for anchoring a load to an anchor point, that includes a strap, a base member having a pair of arms, a handle rotatably connected to the base member, a mechanism operated by rotation of the handle for securing the strap to the base member u... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7219396 | Belt tightening device with display for displaying tension A belt tightening device with a display comprises a body having a seat; one end of the seat being installed with one fixing hook; a pull rod pivotally installed to the seat; a wheel rotatably installed to the pull rod; a belt winding around the wheel; wherein when t... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7108246 | Winch for cargo tie-down straps A winch for cargo tie-down straps to tie down straps comprising a winch frame having a frame securing segment and a pair of integrally extending flanges; a winch drum rotatably mounted between said flanges; ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100901 | Tension ratchet with a belt magazine, and belt magazine The invention relates to a tension ratchet with a belt magazine, for rapidly fixing a good to be transported to a vehicle, an object to a support, or several objects to each other. The tension ratchet (30) is combined with a belt magazine (1) which rec... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7069623 | Tying device A tying device including a seat body, a ratchet wheel, a driving member, a shaft and a detent member. A shaft is passed through the seat body and connected with the ratchet wheel. The driving member is pivotally connected with the shaft. The driving member can be wr... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059588 | Powered strap winder A strap winder (10) is provided for winding up an elongated strap (58). The strap winder (10) is actuated by a power-operated driver, e.g., a pneumatic torque or a wrench (12) or an electric, pneumatic or hydraulic motor (281) and ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6966543 | Tie-down rewind tool A tool for association with a ratchet wheel of a tie-down device, the tie-down device for securing an article by a strap whereby a shaft is journaled for rotation in which the strap is wound around the shaft in a take-up direction, the tie-down device including a ra... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6938881 | Manual marine winch with lead in webbing strap A manual marine winch includes a housing, a rotating drum in the housing, a drum rotating and holding mechanism, and a winch line having a lead in end formed by a webbing strap. The webbing strap can include an integral safety indicator such as load indicating indic... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6880810 | Belt reel assembly for fastening goods on a truck A belt reel for fastening goods on a truck includes an axle extending through a main frame and a lever to pivotally mount the main frame and the lever to each other. The axle includes two opposite ends each having a ratchet wheel mounted thereto between the main fra... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6824121 | Wheel securing device A wheel securing device is utilized with a wheel cradle of a automobile dolly for securing an automobile wheel towing an automobile. The wheel securing device includes a frame, a shaft mounted to rotate in the frame. The shaft extends beyond the frame and the shaft ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6820862 | Wire strainer A wire strainer intended for straining of wire in a fence structure. The wire strainer includes a body 12 with which a spool 11 having a plurality of teeth 18 is rotatably mounted. An engagement member 12 extend between and is slidingly e... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6808164 | Rope tensioning device A rope tensioning device includes a support base, a handle, a connecting post, two fixing plates, two ratchet wheels, two locking blocks, two shafts, a snap ring, two elastic members, two insertion pins, a bolt, a nut, and a fixing pin. Thus, the rope tensioning dev... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6799751 | Quick adjusting choke winch The invention is a quick adjusting choke winch, wherein in contrast to a winch where the strap is threaded from an end of the choke strap, the choke strap is side-threaded along a longitudinal edge. The invention is appropriately sized so that multiple width straps ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6705597 | Winch winding tool A tool is provided for winding a strap or other flexible component onto a winch. The tool is inserted into the axial opening of the winch spindle and includes a longitudinal slot that receives the inner end of the strap. The tool also includes a head portion that is... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6648301 | Structure manual tensioner An improved structure manual tensioner. The tensioner includes a primary member having a narrow plate shaped into a pair of large and small parallel support arms. The large parallel support arm has a cylindrical handle formed contiguous to its free end an... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6641116 | Strap fastener A strap fastener includes a base, a shaft mounted on the base, a reel rotationally mounted on the shaft, two ratchet wheels formed on the reel, a torque spring arranged between the reel and the shaft, a lever pivotally mounted on the base, a first detent ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6481692 | Winch assembly A winch assembly (10) including a winch shaft (12) adapted for rotation about a first axis (14) and a substantially right angled drive transferring mechanism (20) having a drive input (24) coupled to a tool engagement device (32) and drive output (26) cou... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6467755 | Power driven winch winding tool A power driven tool is provided for winding a strap or other flexible component onto a winch. The tool is inserted into the axial opening of the winch spindle and includes a longitudinal slot that receives the inner end of the strap. The tool also include... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6095450 | Pivot for a winding device A winding device includes a hand crank, a securing substrate plate, and two unidirectional gears pivotally coupled between the hand crank and the substrate plate by a pivot member. A pivot member is inserted, in one operation, through axial holes of pivot... | 08/01/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6007053 | Retractable tie-down assembly with fine tightness adjustment A retractable tie-down assembly includes a frame, a spool rotatably mounted to the frame, a strap wrapable on the spool, and a locking device. A holder bracket is pivotally connected to an axle of the spool. A catch member is mounted in the holder bracket... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5904341 | Device for the application of a tensioning force in a strap A strap tensioning device comprises a frame (1) with a rotatable reel (3) and a turnable command member (2). A ratchet wheel (43) is co-rotatively connected with the reel, the wheel cooperating with two spring-loaded latch elements (14, 29). When the comm... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5746192 | Automatic bow retention device An automatic bow retention device for the purpose of holding a compound archery bow under tension while removing tension from the bowstring. The device is comprised of a flexible cord which attaches to the archery bow at its two ends, a cord spool upon wh... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5695147 | Length controller for flexible line and method of use A length controller (20) and method of use for adjusting the effective length of a flexible line (23), wherein the flexible line (23) is fixed at both ends and is used for hanging objects such as pictures (62), mirrors, and the like from a wall or other s... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5368281 | Ratchet pulley for tightening cords or ropes A ratchet-type tensioning mechanism for a rope or cord has a rotatable sheave with faces having radially extending serrations. A releasable ratchet mechanism permits rotation of the sheave in one direction but not the other. A plurality of serrations circ... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5339507 | Window removal system Apparatus for removing metal framed windows and doors applies inwardly-directed force to collapse the frame inwardly upon itself. A tool consisting of clamps and a tensioning device which applies the force sequentially around the frame. At each position w... | 08/23/1994 |
