| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 024069000 | Cam lever and loop | 28 |
| 20130239374 | Load-Strap Tensioning Device - Object of the invention is a load-strap tensioning device ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140130317 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140150222 | STRAP FOR SECURING CARGO ON A VEHICLE - A strap device and method of use thereof for securing cargo on a vehicle. The strap device includes a tension device for receiving a first end portion of a strap, and a quick connect device having a first member connected to the tension device and a second member connected to a second end portion of the strap. The members of the quick connect device being selectively connectable to create a circuit in the strap for binding cargo, wherein tension in the circuit prevents the members of the quick connect device from being disconnected. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140250644 | CARGO STRAP FASTENER - A fastener operable to fasten to a strap having a tensioned segment and a loose segment comprises a planar profile having at least two sides defining an elongated wrap section configured for having the loose segment of the strap wrapped around it, and at least one slot configured to clip onto the tensioned segment of the strap, and retain the loose segment of the strap wrapped around the elongated wrap section against the tensioned segment of the strap. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20100146749 | Housing for a Dual Release Twin Buckle Assembly - Disclosed is a housing assembly for twin latching mechanisms. The housing assembly includes two handles that can be pivoted to separately unlatch two belt connectors. The latching mechanisms are positioned within the housing such that when the handles are pivoted upwardly, their leading edges engage plunger mechanisms associated with the latching mechanisms. By engaging the plunger mechanisms, individual latches are disengaged and the associated belt connectors are ejected. A flange interconnects the two handles such that one or both handles are pivoted depending upon which handle is lifted by the operator. The housing provides a secure enclosure for the latch mechanisms and also shields the working components from the environment. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20080201923 | Child vehicle seat with harness adjustment mechanism - A child restraint seat is provided including a seat shell adapted to be coupled to a vehicle seat, a child restraint harness coupled to the seat shell, and a harness adjustment mechanism. A shoulder strap mounting mechanism permits the height of the shoulder strap mounts to be varied to adapt the seat to accommodate children of different sizes. The mounting mechanism is easily operable from the front of the seat without requiring operation of latching mechanism or the rethreading of straps. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090211069 | STRAP RETAINING ASSEMBLY - A strap securing assembly is configured to be positioned on a structure and securely retain a strap with respect to the structure. The assembly includes a base configured to abut a surface of the structure. The base has a strap passage formed therethrough. The strap passage is configured to allow a strap to pass into the base. The assembly also includes a lever rotatably secured to the base through a hinge. The lever is configured to rotate with respect to the base and securely crimp portions of the strap between the lever and the base. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100192336 | Belt Pincher - A belt pincher for holding a belt is disclosed. A loop made of the belt is constrained on a constrainer. The belt pincher has two opposite sidewalls. A restricting rod is fixedly interposed between the two sidewalls. A rotating arm is pivotally interposed between the two sidewalls. One end of the rotating arm is formed with an acting part. One end of the belt winds around the acting part and urges against the restricting rod. When the belt is pulled by the reaction of a constrained object, it pulls the rotating arm to pivotally rotate. As a result, the acting part and the restricting rod pinch to restrict and position the belt. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130239375 | RATCHET BUCKLE FOR HELMETS - Provided is a ratchet buckle for helmets wherein an engagement/releasing member having an engagement part is assembled to the buckle, via a pin, between the base member and operating member, and therefore when the operating member is pulled up and rotated in the counterclockwise direction, the front end of the operating member contacts the front end of the engagement/releasing member and the engagement with the tab of the ratchet is released by rotation of the engagement part of the engagement/releasing member, and because the engagement is released by pulling up the operating member by at least twice the conventional pull-up distance, the helmet will not come off from the head as a result of a wrong or inadvertent lever operation and thus safety can be ensured, while the thickness of the ratchet buckle can be kept small. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247340 | Multi-Stage Transmission Tensioning Device for Automobile Safety - A multi-stage transmission tensioning device for automobile safety comprises a base group ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130326848 | LOAD SECURING DEVICE - A strap attachment device has a frame with a releasable strap clamp located on each end. When combined with one or two straps the strap attachment device can be used to quickly secure loads in a flexible manner. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140041166 | WEBBING TAKE-UP DEVICE - An extension rib extends from a pressing portion in the take-up direction of an ALR cam and is formed to be able to abut with an ALR pawl. Accordingly, when the ALR cam excessively rotates in the pull-out direction with respect to a set position in a maximal pulled-out state, the ALR pawl abuts the extension rib. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a state in which the ALR pawl climbs over the pressing portion and engages with a V-gear. Namely, even if a rotation variation of the ALR cam becomes large by setting a speed reduction ratio of speed reduction mechanism to a small value, it is possible to absorb such variation by the extension rib. Thus, it is possible to absorb rotation variation of the ALR cam while improving accuracy of switching timing from the ELR(or ALR) state to the ALR(or ELR) state. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140345097 | RATCHETING TIE-DOWN WITH STRAP QUICK RELEASE FEATURE - A ratcheting tie-down mechanism has a strap quick-release feature. The mechanism has a pair of spaced reel pins about which a load strap may be wound by a ratcheting mechanism which is actuated by an actuating arm. One or both of the reel pins may be disconnected from the mechanism, such as by pulling it out of a gap in the mechanism in which the wound strap is located, whereby the strap may be easily disconnected from the mechanism. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150107066 | STRAP SET WITH A RETRACTABLE STRAP - A strap set with a retractable strap has a first axle and a second axle between two sideboards. Both ends of the first axle are pivotally mounted on the two sideboards. A tightening element is assembled near the second axle. The first end of the strap is connected to the first axle. The second end of the strap goes through the tightening element to form a loop space. The winch is mounted on one end of the first axle on the outer side of one of the sideboards. The winch is used to drive the first axle so that the strap retracts from the first end toward the second end. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20180023666 | RATCHET CLAMP BLOCK AND METHOD OF USE | 01-25-2018 |
| 20090193633 | Adjustable Structure for a Strap - An adjustable structure for a strap is provided. The adjustable structure comprises a positioning device, a shaft, and a plurality of female fasteners formed on the surface of the strap. The positioning device has a base and a male fastener pivoted on the positioning device. The male fastener is also disposed at the end of the strap. The shaft is disposed opposite the positioning device. Accordingly, the strap is able to pass through between the base and the male fastener, and return back with respect to the shaft. The male fastener is then adapted to detachably connect with the female fastener, and thus the distance between the positioning device and the shaft is adjustable. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20150314721 | Lock Assembly - A lock assembly for retaining a chain binder handle in a locked position includes a grip that has a first end and a second end. The second end of the grip insertably receives the chain binder handle. The first end of the grip curves toward the second end of the grip. A groove is defined between the first end of the grip and a body of the grip. A chain of the chain binder is positionable within the groove. A ring is operationally coupled to the grip. The ring is resiliently positionable over the chain after the chain is positioned within the groove. The chain is retained in the groove. The chain binder handle is retained in the locked position when the chain is positioned within the groove. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20130167334 | TENSIONING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - In one aspect, a tensioning instrument for a securing device, such as surgical cable, is provided having a pretensioning mechanism configured to allow a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable and a tensioning mechanism operable to increase the tension in the cable by a predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension applied by the pretensioning mechanism. The tensioning device has a first actuator operatively coupled to the pretensioning mechanism and is configured permit a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable. The tensioning device also has a second actuator different than the first actuator which is operatively coupled to the tensioning mechanism. The second actuator may be moved between an open position and a locked position to cause the tensioning mechanism to increase the tension in the cable by the predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension, if any. | 07-04-2013 |
| 024070000 | Step adjusted | 10 |
| 20160159268 | RESILIENT STRAP MEMBER WITH VARIABLE RESISTANCE - A restraint assembly includes at least one strap, and a resilient member having two ends, one of which is coupled to the strap such that the resilient member is in line with the strap and provides a resilient link within the restraint assembly. The resilient member has a material discontinuity formed therein, the material discontinuity resulting in the resilient member displaying at least two load response profiles as the two ends of the resilient member are pulled away from one another. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20130104355 | SPORTS BOOT BUCKLE WITH SEGMENTED RACK | 05-02-2013 |
| 20150296924 | Boot Fastening Device - A fastening device for ski boots. The device has a control means, an adjustment means and a strap assembly. The control means is operatable by a user and drives the adjustment means, which is coupled to the strap assembly. The adjustment means includes a gear set and a threaded rod, which allows for a very fine adjustment of the strap assembly and as a result a very fine adjustment of the fit of the boot on a skier's foot. Magnets may also be provided in the control means in a manner that allows the control means to maintain its position. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20100095494 | Bicycle Shoe Strap Assembly - A bicycle shoe strap assembly that closes about a throat opening of a bicycle shoe. The strap assembly includes a pad and a first strap and a second strap that extend from generally opposite sides of the pad. Each strap is securable to the shoe in a variety of positions so as to align the pad in a generally centered positioned over the arch of a rider's foot. It is envisioned that the second strap be constructed to engage the shoe at a number of locations or that the second strap be replaceable with other second straps wherein each second strap is securable to the shoe at dissimilar discrete locations. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100162539 | ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A RATCHET DEVICE AND A TIGHTENING STRAP - An assembly including a ratchet tightening device and a band. The device includes a base, a driving lever, and a pawl. For at least one tooth of a series of serrations of the band, at least one straight line tangent to the meshing surface of the tooth and parallel to the band, forms, together with the longitudinal direction of the band, an angle that is less than 90 degrees. A driving end of the lever is configured to cooperate with the serrations of the band. A retaining zone of the pawl is configured to cooperate with the serrations of the band. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20140000073 | TENSIONING APPARATUS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20150292535 | STRAP CLAMP - A strap clamp arranged to securely cinch a strap around a target object is described. The strap clamp includes a bar and a clutch assembly slideably mounted on the bar. A strap is carried by the clutch assembly and a strap fastener is attached to the bar. The strap fastener is arranged to releasably engage the strap. When the strap fastener is engaged, the strap is held fixed relative to the bar thereby forming a loop between the fastener and the clutch assembly. When the strap fastener is released, the strap may be pulled through the fastener to adjust the length of the loop. The clutch assembly may include a clutch mechanism, an actuator and a clutch release. The clutch mechanism prevents the clutch assembly from moving away from the strap fastener when engaged. The actuator is arranged to move the clutch assembly towards the strap fastener when actuated. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160016502 | RATCHET STRAP BINDER AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING A STRAP IN LENGTH - The ratchet strap binder includes a main frame and a spool mounted for rotation inside the main frame. In one possible implementation, the spool has an outer surface and includes a first strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool between opposite first and second openings located on the outer surface of the spool, and a second strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool from a third opening located on the outer surface of the spool to at least the first passageway. Also disclosed is a method of adjusting a strap in length and a ratchet strap binder including an elongated strap passing inside the at least one strap-receiving passageway, the strap forming a loop to adjust the strap in length. The loop can be pulled using a finger-actuated pull tab attached to the loop or be pulled directly by the user's fingers. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160129828 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160143400 | APPARATUS FOR RATCHETING MULTIPLE RESTRAINT WEBS VIA A SINGLE ACTUATOR - An apparatus for ratcheting multiple restraint webs includes first and second locking web retractors each coupled to one end of a different restraint web. When locked, the web retractors each prevent web movement in a web pay-out direction relative thereto. The apparatus further includes first and second ratcheting devices each coupled to a corresponding one of the web retractors, and each is movable in a direction that moves the corresponding web in a web take-up direction relative to its web retractor when the web retractors are locked. The apparatus further includes an actuator movable between two positions and coupled to each of the ratcheting devices. The ratcheting devices are each responsive to a moving force applied thereto by the actuator as the actuator moves between its two positions to move in the direction that moves its corresponding web in the web take-up direction. | 05-26-2016 |
| 024070000 | Ski boot and garment fasteners | 2 |
| 20160159268 | RESILIENT STRAP MEMBER WITH VARIABLE RESISTANCE - A restraint assembly includes at least one strap, and a resilient member having two ends, one of which is coupled to the strap such that the resilient member is in line with the strap and provides a resilient link within the restraint assembly. The resilient member has a material discontinuity formed therein, the material discontinuity resulting in the resilient member displaying at least two load response profiles as the two ends of the resilient member are pulled away from one another. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20130104355 | SPORTS BOOT BUCKLE WITH SEGMENTED RACK | 05-02-2013 |
| 20150296924 | Boot Fastening Device - A fastening device for ski boots. The device has a control means, an adjustment means and a strap assembly. The control means is operatable by a user and drives the adjustment means, which is coupled to the strap assembly. The adjustment means includes a gear set and a threaded rod, which allows for a very fine adjustment of the strap assembly and as a result a very fine adjustment of the fit of the boot on a skier's foot. Magnets may also be provided in the control means in a manner that allows the control means to maintain its position. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20100095494 | Bicycle Shoe Strap Assembly - A bicycle shoe strap assembly that closes about a throat opening of a bicycle shoe. The strap assembly includes a pad and a first strap and a second strap that extend from generally opposite sides of the pad. Each strap is securable to the shoe in a variety of positions so as to align the pad in a generally centered positioned over the arch of a rider's foot. It is envisioned that the second strap be constructed to engage the shoe at a number of locations or that the second strap be replaceable with other second straps wherein each second strap is securable to the shoe at dissimilar discrete locations. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100162539 | ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A RATCHET DEVICE AND A TIGHTENING STRAP - An assembly including a ratchet tightening device and a band. The device includes a base, a driving lever, and a pawl. For at least one tooth of a series of serrations of the band, at least one straight line tangent to the meshing surface of the tooth and parallel to the band, forms, together with the longitudinal direction of the band, an angle that is less than 90 degrees. A driving end of the lever is configured to cooperate with the serrations of the band. A retaining zone of the pawl is configured to cooperate with the serrations of the band. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20140000073 | TENSIONING APPARATUS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20150292535 | STRAP CLAMP - A strap clamp arranged to securely cinch a strap around a target object is described. The strap clamp includes a bar and a clutch assembly slideably mounted on the bar. A strap is carried by the clutch assembly and a strap fastener is attached to the bar. The strap fastener is arranged to releasably engage the strap. When the strap fastener is engaged, the strap is held fixed relative to the bar thereby forming a loop between the fastener and the clutch assembly. When the strap fastener is released, the strap may be pulled through the fastener to adjust the length of the loop. The clutch assembly may include a clutch mechanism, an actuator and a clutch release. The clutch mechanism prevents the clutch assembly from moving away from the strap fastener when engaged. The actuator is arranged to move the clutch assembly towards the strap fastener when actuated. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160016502 | RATCHET STRAP BINDER AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING A STRAP IN LENGTH - The ratchet strap binder includes a main frame and a spool mounted for rotation inside the main frame. In one possible implementation, the spool has an outer surface and includes a first strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool between opposite first and second openings located on the outer surface of the spool, and a second strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool from a third opening located on the outer surface of the spool to at least the first passageway. Also disclosed is a method of adjusting a strap in length and a ratchet strap binder including an elongated strap passing inside the at least one strap-receiving passageway, the strap forming a loop to adjust the strap in length. The loop can be pulled using a finger-actuated pull tab attached to the loop or be pulled directly by the user's fingers. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160129828 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160143400 | APPARATUS FOR RATCHETING MULTIPLE RESTRAINT WEBS VIA A SINGLE ACTUATOR - An apparatus for ratcheting multiple restraint webs includes first and second locking web retractors each coupled to one end of a different restraint web. When locked, the web retractors each prevent web movement in a web pay-out direction relative thereto. The apparatus further includes first and second ratcheting devices each coupled to a corresponding one of the web retractors, and each is movable in a direction that moves the corresponding web in a web take-up direction relative to its web retractor when the web retractors are locked. The apparatus further includes an actuator movable between two positions and coupled to each of the ratcheting devices. The ratcheting devices are each responsive to a moving force applied thereto by the actuator as the actuator moves between its two positions to move in the direction that moves its corresponding web in the web take-up direction. | 05-26-2016 |
| 024070000 | Strap tighteners | 7 |
| 20160159268 | RESILIENT STRAP MEMBER WITH VARIABLE RESISTANCE - A restraint assembly includes at least one strap, and a resilient member having two ends, one of which is coupled to the strap such that the resilient member is in line with the strap and provides a resilient link within the restraint assembly. The resilient member has a material discontinuity formed therein, the material discontinuity resulting in the resilient member displaying at least two load response profiles as the two ends of the resilient member are pulled away from one another. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20130104355 | SPORTS BOOT BUCKLE WITH SEGMENTED RACK | 05-02-2013 |
| 20150296924 | Boot Fastening Device - A fastening device for ski boots. The device has a control means, an adjustment means and a strap assembly. The control means is operatable by a user and drives the adjustment means, which is coupled to the strap assembly. The adjustment means includes a gear set and a threaded rod, which allows for a very fine adjustment of the strap assembly and as a result a very fine adjustment of the fit of the boot on a skier's foot. Magnets may also be provided in the control means in a manner that allows the control means to maintain its position. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20100095494 | Bicycle Shoe Strap Assembly - A bicycle shoe strap assembly that closes about a throat opening of a bicycle shoe. The strap assembly includes a pad and a first strap and a second strap that extend from generally opposite sides of the pad. Each strap is securable to the shoe in a variety of positions so as to align the pad in a generally centered positioned over the arch of a rider's foot. It is envisioned that the second strap be constructed to engage the shoe at a number of locations or that the second strap be replaceable with other second straps wherein each second strap is securable to the shoe at dissimilar discrete locations. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100162539 | ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A RATCHET DEVICE AND A TIGHTENING STRAP - An assembly including a ratchet tightening device and a band. The device includes a base, a driving lever, and a pawl. For at least one tooth of a series of serrations of the band, at least one straight line tangent to the meshing surface of the tooth and parallel to the band, forms, together with the longitudinal direction of the band, an angle that is less than 90 degrees. A driving end of the lever is configured to cooperate with the serrations of the band. A retaining zone of the pawl is configured to cooperate with the serrations of the band. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20140000073 | TENSIONING APPARATUS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20150292535 | STRAP CLAMP - A strap clamp arranged to securely cinch a strap around a target object is described. The strap clamp includes a bar and a clutch assembly slideably mounted on the bar. A strap is carried by the clutch assembly and a strap fastener is attached to the bar. The strap fastener is arranged to releasably engage the strap. When the strap fastener is engaged, the strap is held fixed relative to the bar thereby forming a loop between the fastener and the clutch assembly. When the strap fastener is released, the strap may be pulled through the fastener to adjust the length of the loop. The clutch assembly may include a clutch mechanism, an actuator and a clutch release. The clutch mechanism prevents the clutch assembly from moving away from the strap fastener when engaged. The actuator is arranged to move the clutch assembly towards the strap fastener when actuated. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160016502 | RATCHET STRAP BINDER AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING A STRAP IN LENGTH - The ratchet strap binder includes a main frame and a spool mounted for rotation inside the main frame. In one possible implementation, the spool has an outer surface and includes a first strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool between opposite first and second openings located on the outer surface of the spool, and a second strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool from a third opening located on the outer surface of the spool to at least the first passageway. Also disclosed is a method of adjusting a strap in length and a ratchet strap binder including an elongated strap passing inside the at least one strap-receiving passageway, the strap forming a loop to adjust the strap in length. The loop can be pulled using a finger-actuated pull tab attached to the loop or be pulled directly by the user's fingers. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160129828 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160143400 | APPARATUS FOR RATCHETING MULTIPLE RESTRAINT WEBS VIA A SINGLE ACTUATOR - An apparatus for ratcheting multiple restraint webs includes first and second locking web retractors each coupled to one end of a different restraint web. When locked, the web retractors each prevent web movement in a web pay-out direction relative thereto. The apparatus further includes first and second ratcheting devices each coupled to a corresponding one of the web retractors, and each is movable in a direction that moves the corresponding web in a web take-up direction relative to its web retractor when the web retractors are locked. The apparatus further includes an actuator movable between two positions and coupled to each of the ratcheting devices. The ratcheting devices are each responsive to a moving force applied thereto by the actuator as the actuator moves between its two positions to move in the direction that moves its corresponding web in the web take-up direction. | 05-26-2016 |
| 024069000 | Strap tighteners | 10 |
| 20130239374 | Load-Strap Tensioning Device - Object of the invention is a load-strap tensioning device ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140130317 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140150222 | STRAP FOR SECURING CARGO ON A VEHICLE - A strap device and method of use thereof for securing cargo on a vehicle. The strap device includes a tension device for receiving a first end portion of a strap, and a quick connect device having a first member connected to the tension device and a second member connected to a second end portion of the strap. The members of the quick connect device being selectively connectable to create a circuit in the strap for binding cargo, wherein tension in the circuit prevents the members of the quick connect device from being disconnected. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140250644 | CARGO STRAP FASTENER - A fastener operable to fasten to a strap having a tensioned segment and a loose segment comprises a planar profile having at least two sides defining an elongated wrap section configured for having the loose segment of the strap wrapped around it, and at least one slot configured to clip onto the tensioned segment of the strap, and retain the loose segment of the strap wrapped around the elongated wrap section against the tensioned segment of the strap. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20100146749 | Housing for a Dual Release Twin Buckle Assembly - Disclosed is a housing assembly for twin latching mechanisms. The housing assembly includes two handles that can be pivoted to separately unlatch two belt connectors. The latching mechanisms are positioned within the housing such that when the handles are pivoted upwardly, their leading edges engage plunger mechanisms associated with the latching mechanisms. By engaging the plunger mechanisms, individual latches are disengaged and the associated belt connectors are ejected. A flange interconnects the two handles such that one or both handles are pivoted depending upon which handle is lifted by the operator. The housing provides a secure enclosure for the latch mechanisms and also shields the working components from the environment. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20080201923 | Child vehicle seat with harness adjustment mechanism - A child restraint seat is provided including a seat shell adapted to be coupled to a vehicle seat, a child restraint harness coupled to the seat shell, and a harness adjustment mechanism. A shoulder strap mounting mechanism permits the height of the shoulder strap mounts to be varied to adapt the seat to accommodate children of different sizes. The mounting mechanism is easily operable from the front of the seat without requiring operation of latching mechanism or the rethreading of straps. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090211069 | STRAP RETAINING ASSEMBLY - A strap securing assembly is configured to be positioned on a structure and securely retain a strap with respect to the structure. The assembly includes a base configured to abut a surface of the structure. The base has a strap passage formed therethrough. The strap passage is configured to allow a strap to pass into the base. The assembly also includes a lever rotatably secured to the base through a hinge. The lever is configured to rotate with respect to the base and securely crimp portions of the strap between the lever and the base. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100192336 | Belt Pincher - A belt pincher for holding a belt is disclosed. A loop made of the belt is constrained on a constrainer. The belt pincher has two opposite sidewalls. A restricting rod is fixedly interposed between the two sidewalls. A rotating arm is pivotally interposed between the two sidewalls. One end of the rotating arm is formed with an acting part. One end of the belt winds around the acting part and urges against the restricting rod. When the belt is pulled by the reaction of a constrained object, it pulls the rotating arm to pivotally rotate. As a result, the acting part and the restricting rod pinch to restrict and position the belt. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130239375 | RATCHET BUCKLE FOR HELMETS - Provided is a ratchet buckle for helmets wherein an engagement/releasing member having an engagement part is assembled to the buckle, via a pin, between the base member and operating member, and therefore when the operating member is pulled up and rotated in the counterclockwise direction, the front end of the operating member contacts the front end of the engagement/releasing member and the engagement with the tab of the ratchet is released by rotation of the engagement part of the engagement/releasing member, and because the engagement is released by pulling up the operating member by at least twice the conventional pull-up distance, the helmet will not come off from the head as a result of a wrong or inadvertent lever operation and thus safety can be ensured, while the thickness of the ratchet buckle can be kept small. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247340 | Multi-Stage Transmission Tensioning Device for Automobile Safety - A multi-stage transmission tensioning device for automobile safety comprises a base group ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130326848 | LOAD SECURING DEVICE - A strap attachment device has a frame with a releasable strap clamp located on each end. When combined with one or two straps the strap attachment device can be used to quickly secure loads in a flexible manner. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140041166 | WEBBING TAKE-UP DEVICE - An extension rib extends from a pressing portion in the take-up direction of an ALR cam and is formed to be able to abut with an ALR pawl. Accordingly, when the ALR cam excessively rotates in the pull-out direction with respect to a set position in a maximal pulled-out state, the ALR pawl abuts the extension rib. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a state in which the ALR pawl climbs over the pressing portion and engages with a V-gear. Namely, even if a rotation variation of the ALR cam becomes large by setting a speed reduction ratio of speed reduction mechanism to a small value, it is possible to absorb such variation by the extension rib. Thus, it is possible to absorb rotation variation of the ALR cam while improving accuracy of switching timing from the ELR(or ALR) state to the ALR(or ELR) state. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140345097 | RATCHETING TIE-DOWN WITH STRAP QUICK RELEASE FEATURE - A ratcheting tie-down mechanism has a strap quick-release feature. The mechanism has a pair of spaced reel pins about which a load strap may be wound by a ratcheting mechanism which is actuated by an actuating arm. One or both of the reel pins may be disconnected from the mechanism, such as by pulling it out of a gap in the mechanism in which the wound strap is located, whereby the strap may be easily disconnected from the mechanism. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150107066 | STRAP SET WITH A RETRACTABLE STRAP - A strap set with a retractable strap has a first axle and a second axle between two sideboards. Both ends of the first axle are pivotally mounted on the two sideboards. A tightening element is assembled near the second axle. The first end of the strap is connected to the first axle. The second end of the strap goes through the tightening element to form a loop space. The winch is mounted on one end of the first axle on the outer side of one of the sideboards. The winch is used to drive the first axle so that the strap retracts from the first end toward the second end. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20180023666 | RATCHET CLAMP BLOCK AND METHOD OF USE | 01-25-2018 |
| 20090193633 | Adjustable Structure for a Strap - An adjustable structure for a strap is provided. The adjustable structure comprises a positioning device, a shaft, and a plurality of female fasteners formed on the surface of the strap. The positioning device has a base and a male fastener pivoted on the positioning device. The male fastener is also disposed at the end of the strap. The shaft is disposed opposite the positioning device. Accordingly, the strap is able to pass through between the base and the male fastener, and return back with respect to the shaft. The male fastener is then adapted to detachably connect with the female fastener, and thus the distance between the positioning device and the shaft is adjustable. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20150314721 | Lock Assembly - A lock assembly for retaining a chain binder handle in a locked position includes a grip that has a first end and a second end. The second end of the grip insertably receives the chain binder handle. The first end of the grip curves toward the second end of the grip. A groove is defined between the first end of the grip and a body of the grip. A chain of the chain binder is positionable within the groove. A ring is operationally coupled to the grip. The ring is resiliently positionable over the chain after the chain is positioned within the groove. The chain is retained in the groove. The chain binder handle is retained in the locked position when the chain is positioned within the groove. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20130167334 | TENSIONING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - In one aspect, a tensioning instrument for a securing device, such as surgical cable, is provided having a pretensioning mechanism configured to allow a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable and a tensioning mechanism operable to increase the tension in the cable by a predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension applied by the pretensioning mechanism. The tensioning device has a first actuator operatively coupled to the pretensioning mechanism and is configured permit a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable. The tensioning device also has a second actuator different than the first actuator which is operatively coupled to the tensioning mechanism. The second actuator may be moved between an open position and a locked position to cause the tensioning mechanism to increase the tension in the cable by the predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension, if any. | 07-04-2013 |
| 024069000 | Tie chain tighteners | 1 |
| 20130239374 | Load-Strap Tensioning Device - Object of the invention is a load-strap tensioning device ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140130317 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140150222 | STRAP FOR SECURING CARGO ON A VEHICLE - A strap device and method of use thereof for securing cargo on a vehicle. The strap device includes a tension device for receiving a first end portion of a strap, and a quick connect device having a first member connected to the tension device and a second member connected to a second end portion of the strap. The members of the quick connect device being selectively connectable to create a circuit in the strap for binding cargo, wherein tension in the circuit prevents the members of the quick connect device from being disconnected. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140250644 | CARGO STRAP FASTENER - A fastener operable to fasten to a strap having a tensioned segment and a loose segment comprises a planar profile having at least two sides defining an elongated wrap section configured for having the loose segment of the strap wrapped around it, and at least one slot configured to clip onto the tensioned segment of the strap, and retain the loose segment of the strap wrapped around the elongated wrap section against the tensioned segment of the strap. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20100146749 | Housing for a Dual Release Twin Buckle Assembly - Disclosed is a housing assembly for twin latching mechanisms. The housing assembly includes two handles that can be pivoted to separately unlatch two belt connectors. The latching mechanisms are positioned within the housing such that when the handles are pivoted upwardly, their leading edges engage plunger mechanisms associated with the latching mechanisms. By engaging the plunger mechanisms, individual latches are disengaged and the associated belt connectors are ejected. A flange interconnects the two handles such that one or both handles are pivoted depending upon which handle is lifted by the operator. The housing provides a secure enclosure for the latch mechanisms and also shields the working components from the environment. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20080201923 | Child vehicle seat with harness adjustment mechanism - A child restraint seat is provided including a seat shell adapted to be coupled to a vehicle seat, a child restraint harness coupled to the seat shell, and a harness adjustment mechanism. A shoulder strap mounting mechanism permits the height of the shoulder strap mounts to be varied to adapt the seat to accommodate children of different sizes. The mounting mechanism is easily operable from the front of the seat without requiring operation of latching mechanism or the rethreading of straps. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090211069 | STRAP RETAINING ASSEMBLY - A strap securing assembly is configured to be positioned on a structure and securely retain a strap with respect to the structure. The assembly includes a base configured to abut a surface of the structure. The base has a strap passage formed therethrough. The strap passage is configured to allow a strap to pass into the base. The assembly also includes a lever rotatably secured to the base through a hinge. The lever is configured to rotate with respect to the base and securely crimp portions of the strap between the lever and the base. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100192336 | Belt Pincher - A belt pincher for holding a belt is disclosed. A loop made of the belt is constrained on a constrainer. The belt pincher has two opposite sidewalls. A restricting rod is fixedly interposed between the two sidewalls. A rotating arm is pivotally interposed between the two sidewalls. One end of the rotating arm is formed with an acting part. One end of the belt winds around the acting part and urges against the restricting rod. When the belt is pulled by the reaction of a constrained object, it pulls the rotating arm to pivotally rotate. As a result, the acting part and the restricting rod pinch to restrict and position the belt. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130239375 | RATCHET BUCKLE FOR HELMETS - Provided is a ratchet buckle for helmets wherein an engagement/releasing member having an engagement part is assembled to the buckle, via a pin, between the base member and operating member, and therefore when the operating member is pulled up and rotated in the counterclockwise direction, the front end of the operating member contacts the front end of the engagement/releasing member and the engagement with the tab of the ratchet is released by rotation of the engagement part of the engagement/releasing member, and because the engagement is released by pulling up the operating member by at least twice the conventional pull-up distance, the helmet will not come off from the head as a result of a wrong or inadvertent lever operation and thus safety can be ensured, while the thickness of the ratchet buckle can be kept small. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247340 | Multi-Stage Transmission Tensioning Device for Automobile Safety - A multi-stage transmission tensioning device for automobile safety comprises a base group ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130326848 | LOAD SECURING DEVICE - A strap attachment device has a frame with a releasable strap clamp located on each end. When combined with one or two straps the strap attachment device can be used to quickly secure loads in a flexible manner. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140041166 | WEBBING TAKE-UP DEVICE - An extension rib extends from a pressing portion in the take-up direction of an ALR cam and is formed to be able to abut with an ALR pawl. Accordingly, when the ALR cam excessively rotates in the pull-out direction with respect to a set position in a maximal pulled-out state, the ALR pawl abuts the extension rib. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a state in which the ALR pawl climbs over the pressing portion and engages with a V-gear. Namely, even if a rotation variation of the ALR cam becomes large by setting a speed reduction ratio of speed reduction mechanism to a small value, it is possible to absorb such variation by the extension rib. Thus, it is possible to absorb rotation variation of the ALR cam while improving accuracy of switching timing from the ELR(or ALR) state to the ALR(or ELR) state. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140345097 | RATCHETING TIE-DOWN WITH STRAP QUICK RELEASE FEATURE - A ratcheting tie-down mechanism has a strap quick-release feature. The mechanism has a pair of spaced reel pins about which a load strap may be wound by a ratcheting mechanism which is actuated by an actuating arm. One or both of the reel pins may be disconnected from the mechanism, such as by pulling it out of a gap in the mechanism in which the wound strap is located, whereby the strap may be easily disconnected from the mechanism. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150107066 | STRAP SET WITH A RETRACTABLE STRAP - A strap set with a retractable strap has a first axle and a second axle between two sideboards. Both ends of the first axle are pivotally mounted on the two sideboards. A tightening element is assembled near the second axle. The first end of the strap is connected to the first axle. The second end of the strap goes through the tightening element to form a loop space. The winch is mounted on one end of the first axle on the outer side of one of the sideboards. The winch is used to drive the first axle so that the strap retracts from the first end toward the second end. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20180023666 | RATCHET CLAMP BLOCK AND METHOD OF USE | 01-25-2018 |
| 20090193633 | Adjustable Structure for a Strap - An adjustable structure for a strap is provided. The adjustable structure comprises a positioning device, a shaft, and a plurality of female fasteners formed on the surface of the strap. The positioning device has a base and a male fastener pivoted on the positioning device. The male fastener is also disposed at the end of the strap. The shaft is disposed opposite the positioning device. Accordingly, the strap is able to pass through between the base and the male fastener, and return back with respect to the shaft. The male fastener is then adapted to detachably connect with the female fastener, and thus the distance between the positioning device and the shaft is adjustable. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20150314721 | Lock Assembly - A lock assembly for retaining a chain binder handle in a locked position includes a grip that has a first end and a second end. The second end of the grip insertably receives the chain binder handle. The first end of the grip curves toward the second end of the grip. A groove is defined between the first end of the grip and a body of the grip. A chain of the chain binder is positionable within the groove. A ring is operationally coupled to the grip. The ring is resiliently positionable over the chain after the chain is positioned within the groove. The chain is retained in the groove. The chain binder handle is retained in the locked position when the chain is positioned within the groove. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20130167334 | TENSIONING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - In one aspect, a tensioning instrument for a securing device, such as surgical cable, is provided having a pretensioning mechanism configured to allow a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable and a tensioning mechanism operable to increase the tension in the cable by a predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension applied by the pretensioning mechanism. The tensioning device has a first actuator operatively coupled to the pretensioning mechanism and is configured permit a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable. The tensioning device also has a second actuator different than the first actuator which is operatively coupled to the tensioning mechanism. The second actuator may be moved between an open position and a locked position to cause the tensioning mechanism to increase the tension in the cable by the predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension, if any. | 07-04-2013 |
| 024069000 | Cargo tie down | 4 |
| 20130239374 | Load-Strap Tensioning Device - Object of the invention is a load-strap tensioning device ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140130317 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140150222 | STRAP FOR SECURING CARGO ON A VEHICLE - A strap device and method of use thereof for securing cargo on a vehicle. The strap device includes a tension device for receiving a first end portion of a strap, and a quick connect device having a first member connected to the tension device and a second member connected to a second end portion of the strap. The members of the quick connect device being selectively connectable to create a circuit in the strap for binding cargo, wherein tension in the circuit prevents the members of the quick connect device from being disconnected. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140250644 | CARGO STRAP FASTENER - A fastener operable to fasten to a strap having a tensioned segment and a loose segment comprises a planar profile having at least two sides defining an elongated wrap section configured for having the loose segment of the strap wrapped around it, and at least one slot configured to clip onto the tensioned segment of the strap, and retain the loose segment of the strap wrapped around the elongated wrap section against the tensioned segment of the strap. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20100146749 | Housing for a Dual Release Twin Buckle Assembly - Disclosed is a housing assembly for twin latching mechanisms. The housing assembly includes two handles that can be pivoted to separately unlatch two belt connectors. The latching mechanisms are positioned within the housing such that when the handles are pivoted upwardly, their leading edges engage plunger mechanisms associated with the latching mechanisms. By engaging the plunger mechanisms, individual latches are disengaged and the associated belt connectors are ejected. A flange interconnects the two handles such that one or both handles are pivoted depending upon which handle is lifted by the operator. The housing provides a secure enclosure for the latch mechanisms and also shields the working components from the environment. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20080201923 | Child vehicle seat with harness adjustment mechanism - A child restraint seat is provided including a seat shell adapted to be coupled to a vehicle seat, a child restraint harness coupled to the seat shell, and a harness adjustment mechanism. A shoulder strap mounting mechanism permits the height of the shoulder strap mounts to be varied to adapt the seat to accommodate children of different sizes. The mounting mechanism is easily operable from the front of the seat without requiring operation of latching mechanism or the rethreading of straps. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090211069 | STRAP RETAINING ASSEMBLY - A strap securing assembly is configured to be positioned on a structure and securely retain a strap with respect to the structure. The assembly includes a base configured to abut a surface of the structure. The base has a strap passage formed therethrough. The strap passage is configured to allow a strap to pass into the base. The assembly also includes a lever rotatably secured to the base through a hinge. The lever is configured to rotate with respect to the base and securely crimp portions of the strap between the lever and the base. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100192336 | Belt Pincher - A belt pincher for holding a belt is disclosed. A loop made of the belt is constrained on a constrainer. The belt pincher has two opposite sidewalls. A restricting rod is fixedly interposed between the two sidewalls. A rotating arm is pivotally interposed between the two sidewalls. One end of the rotating arm is formed with an acting part. One end of the belt winds around the acting part and urges against the restricting rod. When the belt is pulled by the reaction of a constrained object, it pulls the rotating arm to pivotally rotate. As a result, the acting part and the restricting rod pinch to restrict and position the belt. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130239375 | RATCHET BUCKLE FOR HELMETS - Provided is a ratchet buckle for helmets wherein an engagement/releasing member having an engagement part is assembled to the buckle, via a pin, between the base member and operating member, and therefore when the operating member is pulled up and rotated in the counterclockwise direction, the front end of the operating member contacts the front end of the engagement/releasing member and the engagement with the tab of the ratchet is released by rotation of the engagement part of the engagement/releasing member, and because the engagement is released by pulling up the operating member by at least twice the conventional pull-up distance, the helmet will not come off from the head as a result of a wrong or inadvertent lever operation and thus safety can be ensured, while the thickness of the ratchet buckle can be kept small. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247340 | Multi-Stage Transmission Tensioning Device for Automobile Safety - A multi-stage transmission tensioning device for automobile safety comprises a base group ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130326848 | LOAD SECURING DEVICE - A strap attachment device has a frame with a releasable strap clamp located on each end. When combined with one or two straps the strap attachment device can be used to quickly secure loads in a flexible manner. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140041166 | WEBBING TAKE-UP DEVICE - An extension rib extends from a pressing portion in the take-up direction of an ALR cam and is formed to be able to abut with an ALR pawl. Accordingly, when the ALR cam excessively rotates in the pull-out direction with respect to a set position in a maximal pulled-out state, the ALR pawl abuts the extension rib. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a state in which the ALR pawl climbs over the pressing portion and engages with a V-gear. Namely, even if a rotation variation of the ALR cam becomes large by setting a speed reduction ratio of speed reduction mechanism to a small value, it is possible to absorb such variation by the extension rib. Thus, it is possible to absorb rotation variation of the ALR cam while improving accuracy of switching timing from the ELR(or ALR) state to the ALR(or ELR) state. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140345097 | RATCHETING TIE-DOWN WITH STRAP QUICK RELEASE FEATURE - A ratcheting tie-down mechanism has a strap quick-release feature. The mechanism has a pair of spaced reel pins about which a load strap may be wound by a ratcheting mechanism which is actuated by an actuating arm. One or both of the reel pins may be disconnected from the mechanism, such as by pulling it out of a gap in the mechanism in which the wound strap is located, whereby the strap may be easily disconnected from the mechanism. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150107066 | STRAP SET WITH A RETRACTABLE STRAP - A strap set with a retractable strap has a first axle and a second axle between two sideboards. Both ends of the first axle are pivotally mounted on the two sideboards. A tightening element is assembled near the second axle. The first end of the strap is connected to the first axle. The second end of the strap goes through the tightening element to form a loop space. The winch is mounted on one end of the first axle on the outer side of one of the sideboards. The winch is used to drive the first axle so that the strap retracts from the first end toward the second end. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20180023666 | RATCHET CLAMP BLOCK AND METHOD OF USE | 01-25-2018 |
| 20090193633 | Adjustable Structure for a Strap - An adjustable structure for a strap is provided. The adjustable structure comprises a positioning device, a shaft, and a plurality of female fasteners formed on the surface of the strap. The positioning device has a base and a male fastener pivoted on the positioning device. The male fastener is also disposed at the end of the strap. The shaft is disposed opposite the positioning device. Accordingly, the strap is able to pass through between the base and the male fastener, and return back with respect to the shaft. The male fastener is then adapted to detachably connect with the female fastener, and thus the distance between the positioning device and the shaft is adjustable. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20150314721 | Lock Assembly - A lock assembly for retaining a chain binder handle in a locked position includes a grip that has a first end and a second end. The second end of the grip insertably receives the chain binder handle. The first end of the grip curves toward the second end of the grip. A groove is defined between the first end of the grip and a body of the grip. A chain of the chain binder is positionable within the groove. A ring is operationally coupled to the grip. The ring is resiliently positionable over the chain after the chain is positioned within the groove. The chain is retained in the groove. The chain binder handle is retained in the locked position when the chain is positioned within the groove. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20130167334 | TENSIONING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - In one aspect, a tensioning instrument for a securing device, such as surgical cable, is provided having a pretensioning mechanism configured to allow a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable and a tensioning mechanism operable to increase the tension in the cable by a predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension applied by the pretensioning mechanism. The tensioning device has a first actuator operatively coupled to the pretensioning mechanism and is configured permit a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable. The tensioning device also has a second actuator different than the first actuator which is operatively coupled to the tensioning mechanism. The second actuator may be moved between an open position and a locked position to cause the tensioning mechanism to increase the tension in the cable by the predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension, if any. | 07-04-2013 |
| 024069000 | Toggle actuated sliding jaw | 1 |
| 20130167334 | TENSIONING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - In one aspect, a tensioning instrument for a securing device, such as surgical cable, is provided having a pretensioning mechanism configured to allow a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable and a tensioning mechanism operable to increase the tension in the cable by a predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension applied by the pretensioning mechanism. The tensioning device has a first actuator operatively coupled to the pretensioning mechanism and is configured permit a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable. The tensioning device also has a second actuator different than the first actuator which is operatively coupled to the tensioning mechanism. The second actuator may be moved between an open position and a locked position to cause the tensioning mechanism to increase the tension in the cable by the predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension, if any. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130239374 | Load-Strap Tensioning Device - Object of the invention is a load-strap tensioning device ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140130317 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140150222 | STRAP FOR SECURING CARGO ON A VEHICLE - A strap device and method of use thereof for securing cargo on a vehicle. The strap device includes a tension device for receiving a first end portion of a strap, and a quick connect device having a first member connected to the tension device and a second member connected to a second end portion of the strap. The members of the quick connect device being selectively connectable to create a circuit in the strap for binding cargo, wherein tension in the circuit prevents the members of the quick connect device from being disconnected. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140250644 | CARGO STRAP FASTENER - A fastener operable to fasten to a strap having a tensioned segment and a loose segment comprises a planar profile having at least two sides defining an elongated wrap section configured for having the loose segment of the strap wrapped around it, and at least one slot configured to clip onto the tensioned segment of the strap, and retain the loose segment of the strap wrapped around the elongated wrap section against the tensioned segment of the strap. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20100146749 | Housing for a Dual Release Twin Buckle Assembly - Disclosed is a housing assembly for twin latching mechanisms. The housing assembly includes two handles that can be pivoted to separately unlatch two belt connectors. The latching mechanisms are positioned within the housing such that when the handles are pivoted upwardly, their leading edges engage plunger mechanisms associated with the latching mechanisms. By engaging the plunger mechanisms, individual latches are disengaged and the associated belt connectors are ejected. A flange interconnects the two handles such that one or both handles are pivoted depending upon which handle is lifted by the operator. The housing provides a secure enclosure for the latch mechanisms and also shields the working components from the environment. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20080201923 | Child vehicle seat with harness adjustment mechanism - A child restraint seat is provided including a seat shell adapted to be coupled to a vehicle seat, a child restraint harness coupled to the seat shell, and a harness adjustment mechanism. A shoulder strap mounting mechanism permits the height of the shoulder strap mounts to be varied to adapt the seat to accommodate children of different sizes. The mounting mechanism is easily operable from the front of the seat without requiring operation of latching mechanism or the rethreading of straps. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090211069 | STRAP RETAINING ASSEMBLY - A strap securing assembly is configured to be positioned on a structure and securely retain a strap with respect to the structure. The assembly includes a base configured to abut a surface of the structure. The base has a strap passage formed therethrough. The strap passage is configured to allow a strap to pass into the base. The assembly also includes a lever rotatably secured to the base through a hinge. The lever is configured to rotate with respect to the base and securely crimp portions of the strap between the lever and the base. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100192336 | Belt Pincher - A belt pincher for holding a belt is disclosed. A loop made of the belt is constrained on a constrainer. The belt pincher has two opposite sidewalls. A restricting rod is fixedly interposed between the two sidewalls. A rotating arm is pivotally interposed between the two sidewalls. One end of the rotating arm is formed with an acting part. One end of the belt winds around the acting part and urges against the restricting rod. When the belt is pulled by the reaction of a constrained object, it pulls the rotating arm to pivotally rotate. As a result, the acting part and the restricting rod pinch to restrict and position the belt. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130239375 | RATCHET BUCKLE FOR HELMETS - Provided is a ratchet buckle for helmets wherein an engagement/releasing member having an engagement part is assembled to the buckle, via a pin, between the base member and operating member, and therefore when the operating member is pulled up and rotated in the counterclockwise direction, the front end of the operating member contacts the front end of the engagement/releasing member and the engagement with the tab of the ratchet is released by rotation of the engagement part of the engagement/releasing member, and because the engagement is released by pulling up the operating member by at least twice the conventional pull-up distance, the helmet will not come off from the head as a result of a wrong or inadvertent lever operation and thus safety can be ensured, while the thickness of the ratchet buckle can be kept small. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247340 | Multi-Stage Transmission Tensioning Device for Automobile Safety - A multi-stage transmission tensioning device for automobile safety comprises a base group ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130326848 | LOAD SECURING DEVICE - A strap attachment device has a frame with a releasable strap clamp located on each end. When combined with one or two straps the strap attachment device can be used to quickly secure loads in a flexible manner. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140041166 | WEBBING TAKE-UP DEVICE - An extension rib extends from a pressing portion in the take-up direction of an ALR cam and is formed to be able to abut with an ALR pawl. Accordingly, when the ALR cam excessively rotates in the pull-out direction with respect to a set position in a maximal pulled-out state, the ALR pawl abuts the extension rib. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a state in which the ALR pawl climbs over the pressing portion and engages with a V-gear. Namely, even if a rotation variation of the ALR cam becomes large by setting a speed reduction ratio of speed reduction mechanism to a small value, it is possible to absorb such variation by the extension rib. Thus, it is possible to absorb rotation variation of the ALR cam while improving accuracy of switching timing from the ELR(or ALR) state to the ALR(or ELR) state. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140345097 | RATCHETING TIE-DOWN WITH STRAP QUICK RELEASE FEATURE - A ratcheting tie-down mechanism has a strap quick-release feature. The mechanism has a pair of spaced reel pins about which a load strap may be wound by a ratcheting mechanism which is actuated by an actuating arm. One or both of the reel pins may be disconnected from the mechanism, such as by pulling it out of a gap in the mechanism in which the wound strap is located, whereby the strap may be easily disconnected from the mechanism. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150107066 | STRAP SET WITH A RETRACTABLE STRAP - A strap set with a retractable strap has a first axle and a second axle between two sideboards. Both ends of the first axle are pivotally mounted on the two sideboards. A tightening element is assembled near the second axle. The first end of the strap is connected to the first axle. The second end of the strap goes through the tightening element to form a loop space. The winch is mounted on one end of the first axle on the outer side of one of the sideboards. The winch is used to drive the first axle so that the strap retracts from the first end toward the second end. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20180023666 | RATCHET CLAMP BLOCK AND METHOD OF USE | 01-25-2018 |
| 20090193633 | Adjustable Structure for a Strap - An adjustable structure for a strap is provided. The adjustable structure comprises a positioning device, a shaft, and a plurality of female fasteners formed on the surface of the strap. The positioning device has a base and a male fastener pivoted on the positioning device. The male fastener is also disposed at the end of the strap. The shaft is disposed opposite the positioning device. Accordingly, the strap is able to pass through between the base and the male fastener, and return back with respect to the shaft. The male fastener is then adapted to detachably connect with the female fastener, and thus the distance between the positioning device and the shaft is adjustable. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20150314721 | Lock Assembly - A lock assembly for retaining a chain binder handle in a locked position includes a grip that has a first end and a second end. The second end of the grip insertably receives the chain binder handle. The first end of the grip curves toward the second end of the grip. A groove is defined between the first end of the grip and a body of the grip. A chain of the chain binder is positionable within the groove. A ring is operationally coupled to the grip. The ring is resiliently positionable over the chain after the chain is positioned within the groove. The chain is retained in the groove. The chain binder handle is retained in the locked position when the chain is positioned within the groove. | 11-05-2015 |
| 024069000 | Seat belt buckles | 1 |
| 20130239374 | Load-Strap Tensioning Device - Object of the invention is a load-strap tensioning device ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140130317 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140150222 | STRAP FOR SECURING CARGO ON A VEHICLE - A strap device and method of use thereof for securing cargo on a vehicle. The strap device includes a tension device for receiving a first end portion of a strap, and a quick connect device having a first member connected to the tension device and a second member connected to a second end portion of the strap. The members of the quick connect device being selectively connectable to create a circuit in the strap for binding cargo, wherein tension in the circuit prevents the members of the quick connect device from being disconnected. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140250644 | CARGO STRAP FASTENER - A fastener operable to fasten to a strap having a tensioned segment and a loose segment comprises a planar profile having at least two sides defining an elongated wrap section configured for having the loose segment of the strap wrapped around it, and at least one slot configured to clip onto the tensioned segment of the strap, and retain the loose segment of the strap wrapped around the elongated wrap section against the tensioned segment of the strap. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20100146749 | Housing for a Dual Release Twin Buckle Assembly - Disclosed is a housing assembly for twin latching mechanisms. The housing assembly includes two handles that can be pivoted to separately unlatch two belt connectors. The latching mechanisms are positioned within the housing such that when the handles are pivoted upwardly, their leading edges engage plunger mechanisms associated with the latching mechanisms. By engaging the plunger mechanisms, individual latches are disengaged and the associated belt connectors are ejected. A flange interconnects the two handles such that one or both handles are pivoted depending upon which handle is lifted by the operator. The housing provides a secure enclosure for the latch mechanisms and also shields the working components from the environment. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20080201923 | Child vehicle seat with harness adjustment mechanism - A child restraint seat is provided including a seat shell adapted to be coupled to a vehicle seat, a child restraint harness coupled to the seat shell, and a harness adjustment mechanism. A shoulder strap mounting mechanism permits the height of the shoulder strap mounts to be varied to adapt the seat to accommodate children of different sizes. The mounting mechanism is easily operable from the front of the seat without requiring operation of latching mechanism or the rethreading of straps. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090211069 | STRAP RETAINING ASSEMBLY - A strap securing assembly is configured to be positioned on a structure and securely retain a strap with respect to the structure. The assembly includes a base configured to abut a surface of the structure. The base has a strap passage formed therethrough. The strap passage is configured to allow a strap to pass into the base. The assembly also includes a lever rotatably secured to the base through a hinge. The lever is configured to rotate with respect to the base and securely crimp portions of the strap between the lever and the base. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100192336 | Belt Pincher - A belt pincher for holding a belt is disclosed. A loop made of the belt is constrained on a constrainer. The belt pincher has two opposite sidewalls. A restricting rod is fixedly interposed between the two sidewalls. A rotating arm is pivotally interposed between the two sidewalls. One end of the rotating arm is formed with an acting part. One end of the belt winds around the acting part and urges against the restricting rod. When the belt is pulled by the reaction of a constrained object, it pulls the rotating arm to pivotally rotate. As a result, the acting part and the restricting rod pinch to restrict and position the belt. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20130239375 | RATCHET BUCKLE FOR HELMETS - Provided is a ratchet buckle for helmets wherein an engagement/releasing member having an engagement part is assembled to the buckle, via a pin, between the base member and operating member, and therefore when the operating member is pulled up and rotated in the counterclockwise direction, the front end of the operating member contacts the front end of the engagement/releasing member and the engagement with the tab of the ratchet is released by rotation of the engagement part of the engagement/releasing member, and because the engagement is released by pulling up the operating member by at least twice the conventional pull-up distance, the helmet will not come off from the head as a result of a wrong or inadvertent lever operation and thus safety can be ensured, while the thickness of the ratchet buckle can be kept small. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130247340 | Multi-Stage Transmission Tensioning Device for Automobile Safety - A multi-stage transmission tensioning device for automobile safety comprises a base group ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130326848 | LOAD SECURING DEVICE - A strap attachment device has a frame with a releasable strap clamp located on each end. When combined with one or two straps the strap attachment device can be used to quickly secure loads in a flexible manner. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140041166 | WEBBING TAKE-UP DEVICE - An extension rib extends from a pressing portion in the take-up direction of an ALR cam and is formed to be able to abut with an ALR pawl. Accordingly, when the ALR cam excessively rotates in the pull-out direction with respect to a set position in a maximal pulled-out state, the ALR pawl abuts the extension rib. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a state in which the ALR pawl climbs over the pressing portion and engages with a V-gear. Namely, even if a rotation variation of the ALR cam becomes large by setting a speed reduction ratio of speed reduction mechanism to a small value, it is possible to absorb such variation by the extension rib. Thus, it is possible to absorb rotation variation of the ALR cam while improving accuracy of switching timing from the ELR(or ALR) state to the ALR(or ELR) state. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140345097 | RATCHETING TIE-DOWN WITH STRAP QUICK RELEASE FEATURE - A ratcheting tie-down mechanism has a strap quick-release feature. The mechanism has a pair of spaced reel pins about which a load strap may be wound by a ratcheting mechanism which is actuated by an actuating arm. One or both of the reel pins may be disconnected from the mechanism, such as by pulling it out of a gap in the mechanism in which the wound strap is located, whereby the strap may be easily disconnected from the mechanism. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150107066 | STRAP SET WITH A RETRACTABLE STRAP - A strap set with a retractable strap has a first axle and a second axle between two sideboards. Both ends of the first axle are pivotally mounted on the two sideboards. A tightening element is assembled near the second axle. The first end of the strap is connected to the first axle. The second end of the strap goes through the tightening element to form a loop space. The winch is mounted on one end of the first axle on the outer side of one of the sideboards. The winch is used to drive the first axle so that the strap retracts from the first end toward the second end. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20180023666 | RATCHET CLAMP BLOCK AND METHOD OF USE | 01-25-2018 |
| 20090193633 | Adjustable Structure for a Strap - An adjustable structure for a strap is provided. The adjustable structure comprises a positioning device, a shaft, and a plurality of female fasteners formed on the surface of the strap. The positioning device has a base and a male fastener pivoted on the positioning device. The male fastener is also disposed at the end of the strap. The shaft is disposed opposite the positioning device. Accordingly, the strap is able to pass through between the base and the male fastener, and return back with respect to the shaft. The male fastener is then adapted to detachably connect with the female fastener, and thus the distance between the positioning device and the shaft is adjustable. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20150314721 | Lock Assembly - A lock assembly for retaining a chain binder handle in a locked position includes a grip that has a first end and a second end. The second end of the grip insertably receives the chain binder handle. The first end of the grip curves toward the second end of the grip. A groove is defined between the first end of the grip and a body of the grip. A chain of the chain binder is positionable within the groove. A ring is operationally coupled to the grip. The ring is resiliently positionable over the chain after the chain is positioned within the groove. The chain is retained in the groove. The chain binder handle is retained in the locked position when the chain is positioned within the groove. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20130167334 | TENSIONING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - In one aspect, a tensioning instrument for a securing device, such as surgical cable, is provided having a pretensioning mechanism configured to allow a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable and a tensioning mechanism operable to increase the tension in the cable by a predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension applied by the pretensioning mechanism. The tensioning device has a first actuator operatively coupled to the pretensioning mechanism and is configured permit a predetermined preload tension to be applied to the cable. The tensioning device also has a second actuator different than the first actuator which is operatively coupled to the tensioning mechanism. The second actuator may be moved between an open position and a locked position to cause the tensioning mechanism to increase the tension in the cable by the predetermined amount in excess of the preload tension, if any. | 07-04-2013 |
