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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2012
Hurricane Safety Systems, Llc, Traverse City, MI (US);
Timothy P. Squires, Williamsburg, MI (US);
Ronald J. Hanna, East Jordan, MI (US);
Kenneth Lamb, Kingsley, MI (US);
Hurricane Safety Systems, LLC, Traverse City, MI (US);
Abstract
A tensioning device for tie down applications in a utility market that includes a drive end and a cable output end to attach to a medium, item, or truck or trailer. The tensioning device creates more tension in the medium than is generally able to be applied by hand with ratchet straps or chains, which provides a more secure tie down of items in a utility application. The tensioning device includes a drive system that can be driven with standard power tools or hand tools to retract a cable. The tensioning device may be designed with or without a clutch feature. The clutch feature allows for a desired cable tension to be reached for each installation and provides feedback to the operator when the correct tension is reached. The tensioning device includes an external bracket or hook for easily attaching to an item, medium, or truck or trailer.