Abstract: A multi-task tool assembly comprising an enclosure having a first side and second side; an attachment device connected within the enclosure between the first side and the second side at a first end of the enclosure and rotatable from a retracted position outward relative to the enclosure to an extended position; and a load tension assembly connected within the enclosure between the first side and the second side at a second end of the enclosure, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A convertible tension assembly that converts from tie down tension assembly to a tarp grip tension assembly having, among other things, a rotatable device configured and positioned for conversion of the assembly, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A lift assembly having, among other things, a control mechanism in combination with one or more directional devices to facilitate efficient, versatile, and precise incremental leveling, securing, rising, and lowering of a platform, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A lift assembly having, among other things, a control mechanism in combination with multiple directional devices to facilitate efficient, versatile, and precise incremental leveling, securing, rising, and lowering of a platform, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A load sensor assembly integrally formed with a tensioning assembly or alternatively an inline load sensor assembly that is removably attachable to a line of a tensioning assembly to thereby provide for a relatively more reliable, efficient, and precise determination of a load, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A tension assembly comprising a step release track for an incremental release of a load tension, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A tensioning assembly comprising a worm gear having a core and a thread design formed on the core, wherein the core has a catenoidal shape, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A tensioning assembly comprising a housing having a first sidewall and a second sidewall, and a ratchet mechanism disposed between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The ratchet mechanism includes a tension release assembly biased in a first direction for lateral engagement with the ratchet mechanism, and lateral disengagement of the ratchet mechanism when pressure is applied to the tension release assembly in a second direction opposite to the first direction, is described herein. The assembly may include a force generating mechanism configured to provide a mechanical advantage when tensioning the device, and a guide roller for promoting line contact with a rotatable gripping wheel assembly.

Abstract: 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 under a tension, an anchor for anchoring the base member to the anchor point, and a tension indicating device connected to the base member. The tension indicating device includes a load member extending between the arms, and preferably a spring connected between the load member and the base member. At least one of the anchor and the strap are configured to exert a changing force on the load member for moving the load member against a resilient force of the spring as the tension in the strap changes.

Abstract: A cargo bar including first and second bars extending from opposite sides of a grip housing, with distal ends thereof defining a cargo bar length. An advancement pawl moves the first bar away from the second bar to increase the cargo bar length. A holding pawl prevents the first bar from moving back toward the second bar to decrease the cargo bar length. First and second handles are rotatably attached to the housing between folded positions proximate to the housing and operating positions extending away from the housing. The first handle has an engagement portion that engages with and operates the advancement pawl as the first and second handles are squeezed together. The holding pawl includes a release tab that extends from the housing that when pressed, causes the holding pawl to release the first bar and allow it to move to decrease the cargo bar length.