Patents Assigned to Stephen D. Davis
  • Tensioning device
    Patent number: 4185362
    Abstract: A tensioning device for maintaining tension in ropes, cables and the like is disclosed. The device includes a boss member over which one of the lines passes and which changes the direction of the line and a pair of pivoting gripping members which are designed to allow one of the lines to pass freely in one direction but to prohibit motion of the line in the opposite direction. The device may be employed to tension lines such as tent lines, clotheslines and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1980
    Assignees: Stephen D. Davis, Laddie D. Davis
    Inventor: Stephen D. Davis