Abstract: A cover retainer assembly for a support member having a cavity and an air bag disposed within the cavity includes a cover member closing the cavity and having at least first and second edges, a structure for fixedly securing the first edge of the cover member to the support member and a structure for releasably retaining the second edge of the cover member to the support member to allow the cover member to swing open toward the first edge upon deployment of the air bag.

Abstract: A tiedown hitch for trucks and the like includes a medial body portion having a longitudinal axis, with a hook portion extending from one end and an eye portion extending from the opposed end. An interior hook surface is provided with an insert having a relatively large radius, so that the rope or line cannot be abraded or damaged by engagement with the hook. The hook insert may comprise a channel member bent into an arcuate shape and pressed onto the interior hook surface. Alternatively, the interior hook surface may be chamfered to provide a smooth arcuate exterior face to engage the rope or line secured about the hook portion. The eye portion includes a closed interior slot extending generally coaxially with the longitudinal axis and dimensioned to receive the rope or line therethrough. The medial body portion includes an arcuate closed slot formed therein, the slot defining a single finger that serves as a cleat to secure the rope or line passing thereabout.

Abstract: An adjustable tyer is formed using no knots. A slide, possibly made of plastics material is provided. The slide has a pair of channels through it for rope. A bight of rope is formed at one end of the slide. Anchoring means are provided to anchor the rope so that it is fixed against sliding in at least one of the channels. When rope is fixed with respect to only one channel a slip noose is formed. When rope is fixed with respect to both channels a tyer of fixed length is provided. The anchoring means to fix rope in respect of the second channel is releasable for adjustment purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for power exerting connection to a flexible elongated pulling means (4). The invention also relates to a specific use of the device in connection with flexible pieces. The device comprises at least three elements extending into different directions, each element having a respective contact surface (1, 2, 3), at which said elongated pulling means (4) is laid, so that a first loop (5) of said pulling means (4) runs from one essentially unloaded end (6) along a first contact surface (1) at a first leg (7). Thereafter said pulling means (4) runs over a second contact surface (2) at a second leg (8) and behind an essentially tenon-like protrusion (9) having a third contact surface (3). Said first leg (7) converges at least slightly against an opposite guiding or straining surface (12) at said second leg (8). Due to the arrangement said pulling means (4) is centered to be locked at said contact surface (1) at said first leg (7).

Abstract: A compact, cleat-like, device for connecting the ends of a rope together where the rope is in tension. The device is generally planar, with two approximately flat surfaces, two approximately parallel sides and trifurcated ends. A central aperture is provided through the flat surfaces. The channels between the three end fingers are tapered, with the apices extending toward the aperture. In use, rope ends are inserted through the aperture, wrapped around two opposite channels and inserted back through the aperture. The device safely and securely maintains the connection between the rope ends. The rope can be easily removed, even with the rope in tension, by pulling one end of the rope back through the eye and unwrapping it from the channels.

Abstract: A clasp of for a folded cord includes two portions which make to form a clasp body thereby capturing the folded cord therebetween. The portions include gripping teeth for defining a tortious path for the cord.

Abstract: A surgical ligaturing and restraining device for small animals comprises an elongated tubular body member (10) having a noose (28) at the front end (18) operable from the rear end (12) of the body. The body front end is fitted with a cap (20) with two holes (22) (24) through its face. The noose is formed by a flexible and elastic cable (26), one end (25) of the cable is looped around passing through the holes in the cap. Said cable end (25) is attached to the cable itself around cable middle portion by attachment means (30). The cable runs through the inside of the body and emerges substantially from the body rear end (12). The body rear end has two short longitudinally extending slots (14) (16), each slot has one extremity open to the rear end. The slots are diametrically opposite each other, dividing the tubular body into two sides (32) (34). One side (32) is made shorter than the opposite side (34 ), so as to facilitate the locking action. The device is applied by placing the noose around an object.

Abstract: A cleat for fastening a rope comprises a head and a stem extending downwardly from the head. The head has four notches demarcating two side projections and two end projections. The side projections extend respectively from opposite sides of the head. The end projections extend respectively from opposite ends of the head. Each notch opens outwardly and is generally V-shaped so that a rope can be wedged in such notch. The rope can be fastened to the cleat by passing the rope upwardly through one notch, pulling the rope along one side projection, passing the rope downwardly through another notch, pulling the rope along one end projection, passing the rope upwardly through another notch, pulling the rope longitudinally along the other side projection, and passing the rope downwardly through the other notch, so that the rope is wedged in each notch and is self-tightening therein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flexible line fastener device for securely holding flexible lines to stationary objects such as poles and the like, in particular. This device comprises an elongated plate-like base contoured to fit securely about a pole as such; a grommet disposed on a front surface of the base near a top end thereof for anchoring flexible lines removably fastened to the device; a plurality of elongated cleats longitudinally integral to the base and arranged at acute angles to the axes of the base and each having a V-shaped end to effectively grip a flexible line wound through and about the cleats; and a clasp member disposed near the top end of the base to effectively secure the flexible line in the cleats.

Abstract: The present invention is for a clamp for flexible tubing for an infusion or administrative set. The clamp has openings in which the tubing is inserted in a serpentine fashion to form a loop. The friction between the tube and surfaces of the clamp caused by this serpentine configuration allows the clamp to be maintained at any point along the tubing even while it is in the full flow position.

Abstract: A brush compactor useable in combination with an elongated rope has a plate like body with a pressure application area permitting the user to push on it with his foot while tightening the rope. An attachment point on the plate holds one end of the rope, while a wedged locking member selectively releases and positively locks a second end of the rope, according to the direction of rope movement through the locking member.

Abstract: Rope Fastening Device including a generally flat member having a rope passage slot formed therethrough. The end portions of the device is shaped into rope attachment posts which are utilized to loop portions of the rope thereabout.

Abstract: A device (10) to assist manual tightening of a rope passed over a load on a vehicle. In use, the device (10) is first attached to the rope by passing the rope from the upper side of the device (10) through guide (12) to the lower side, then passing the rope up into the lower notch (15) and over the upper side of the device (10) and into the upper notch (14) so that pulling the rope downwardly will secure the device (10) to the rope. Tensioning may then be achieved by forming a loop in a portion of the free end of the rope, passing the loop around a fixed anchorage site on the vehicle and locating a portion of the loop over the pair of arms (16) and (17). The free end of rope is then passed behind and over the portion of rope extending between the pair of arms (16) and (17) and pulled downwardly, thereby urging the rope that extends between the pair of tensioning arms downwardly and causing tension to be applied to the rope. The taut rope is then secured by tying the free end thereof to a fixed anchorage site.

Abstract: A device to assist manual tightening of a rope passed over a load on a vehicle. In use the device is first attached to the rope by passing the rope over ridge (14), through hole (13) and around neck (18); tensioning may then be achieved by pulling on the rope, after it has been looped (by 180 degrees) around a fixed anchorage on the vehicle and then around hook-like tensioner (15). The taut rope is secured by again passing it around a fixed anchorage point and then winding it around neck (19) and under the rope lying between ridge (14) and a hole (13). An alternative device has two tensioners (15) and is used similarly to the above.

Abstract: A cord lock device for binding to a cord including a substantially flexible cord lock member having a predetermined length, width and thickness and first and second longitudinal ends and an aperture extending through the cord lock member proximate the first end of the cord lock member, the aperture having a predetermined configuration selected with respect to the cord lock member, the position of the aperture with respect to the first end of the cord lock member, the flexibility of the cord lock member and the particular dimensions and material of the cord so that after threading of a portion of the cord through the aperture, the aperture, the cord lock member and the cord cooperate to provide an engagement force between the cord lock member and the cord sufficient to restrict movement of the cord through the aperture.

Abstract: A preferably palm-sized cleat which is generally oval in shape defines a passageway for a line to pass completely through the body of the cleat. The body of the cleat has mutually resilient sides which bias internal structure in the body into a locked mode in which the line is gripped by the internal structure and will not slide through the passage way. When the sides of the body are squeezed together, the line is freed and will move freely in either direction through the passageway.

Abstract: A fastener (10) is disclosed for simply, quickly, and effectively securing the ends (36) and (38) of a lace (40) with respect to an article of clothing, such as a shoe (42). The fastener includes a body (12) having first and second surfaces (14) and (16) and a perimeter (18). A pair of slotted openings (20) and (22) and recesses (24) and (26) are further provided in the body to engage the lace ends as follows. The ends of the laces are threaded through the openings and tied. The fastener is then moved along the lace ends to position adjacent the shoe. The fastener is then flipped over, drawing the ends of the lace into the slots and securely fixing the laces relative to the shoe.

Abstract: A boat situated on a boat trailer is fitted with a launching rope, attached at one end to a bow eye on the boat and at another end to an eye bolt attached to the rear of the trailer. The rope is supported between its ends by one or more rope retention guides that are situated adjacent to obstacles on the trailer, notably the keel support rollers, that might otherwise interfere with the rope when the boat is launched. To launch the boat, the launching rope is secured to the bow eye and the eye bolt and the trailer is backed down a boat launching ramp to a point at which the bow of the boat is at the waters edge, at which point the winch cable and safety chain securing the boat to the trailer are detached. The boat may undergo spontaneous premature launch at this point, but if not, the trailer is backed farther into the water, allowing the boat to float free as the trailer enters deeper water.

Abstract: A cargo hold-down system including hooks for attaching lines of rope or fabric-jacketed elastomeric cord of varying diameters to a variety of polygonal and cylindrical surfaces of a vehicle-mounted luggage rack. The system incorporates four parts, the line, two axial length adjusting end hooks, and an open-eyed hook perpendicularly attachable at any point along the line.

Abstract: A device for securing fenders and other objects to the safety rail of a boat includes a tubular portion terminating at one end in a converging configuration that function as a jam cleat when a line is worked through the tubular portion from the opposite end, with the emerging end then pulled laterally into engagement with the convergence. The device preferably continues beyond the converging configuration to form a hook that can be snapped over and resiliently grasp the boat's hand rail. The device is preferably made in a sequence of operations formed on a piece of thermoplastic tubing, involving splitting the tubing along a fraction of its length, and then opening the split portion to form the convergence. This portion is flattened to also form the hook configuration.

Abstract: A balloon closure and hanger device of unitary construction comprising a closure tab and support tab, said closure tab and support tab being integrally constructed at each end of an angularly disposed central portion, said closure tab having slots formed therein for receipt of the stem of an inflated balloon, said support tab having means to mount said device to a ceiling, wall or the like.

Abstract: A cable retainer or bundling hook for use in retaining cables used in logging and, more particularly, for securing bundles of logs. The retainer is mounted on a cable to which ferrules are attached, one at one end. A first shoulder in a first passageway securely holds the end ferrule of the cable in a press fit. A second passageway substantially parallel to the first passageway has a sidewise and inclined located opening or recess which allows insertion of the cable having a further ferrule. The further ferrule is held in the second passageway by a second ferrule retaining shoulder.

Abstract: A device for securing a loop in a line comprising an elongated body with an opening at each end joined by an internal passageway, and a notch in the body which extends perpendicularly from one end of the device and tapers in width to a convergence point in the body.

Abstract: Catamaran sailboats have their user support platforms improved to prevent the trampoline from disengaging from its support tubes by interposing a plurality of small plastic retainers having a hook-like cross-section spaced apart along the inboard side of the tube slots of the pair of support tubes located approximately at the beam of the sailboat by which the trampoline is supported.

Abstract: A clinch for a double cord has a cylindrical body with a diametral passage through the body for the double cord and a flaring mouth arranged symmetrically with the cord passage. The opposite faces of the flaring mount have buttress teeth parallel to the cord passage with the abrupt faces of the teeth facing away from the cord passage for gripping cord portions that are parallel as they pass through the cord passage and are pulled away from each other toward the bottom of the flared mouth to grip them.

Abstract: A device for holding refuse bags in an open position to receive refuse, which device can be made from a single length of rigid material shaped to form a frame surrounding an open area. The frame is provided with a channel running substantially about its periphery and positioned on the outer side of the frame. In forming the frame, the outer side of one end of the frame is positioned adjacent to an inner side of the frame in such a manner that a space is formed between the outer side of the frame end and the inner side of the frame. One end of a length of cord is fastened to the frame. In use, a bag is placed in the open area surrounded by the frame and the open end of the bag is folded over the frame. The cord is then extended about the frame and in the channel to secure the bag to the frame. Thereafter, the free end of the cord is passed between the adjacent sides of the frame and locked in the space.

Abstract: A device for use in pulling ropes is in the form of an elongated handle having a passage extending between one end and the side thereof. A cleat located in the passage is adapted to grip a rope in the passage and to support a tensional force in a rope emerging from the passage at the side of the handle.

Abstract: A cinching device for tensioning and securing a line across a cargo load is disclosed which has a body formed with a sinuous guideway providing a first jam cleat so that frictional engagement between the line and the body increases as the line is drawn taut in the body of the device to secure the device to the line. An arcuate guide surface is formed in the body proximate the first jam cleat to permit movement of the line over the guide surface so that the line may be looped over an external anchor and pulled against the anchor and the first jam cleat to provide a mechanical advantage which is used to tension the line. The body of the cinching device also has a second jam cleat to receive and secure the line after it has been pulled taut by using the mechanical advantage inducing arcuate guide surface.

Abstract: A line guiding and securing system for guiding a line thrown from a boat down into a securing device fastened to a piling or seawall. Device has a pair of arms that reach upwardly and outwardly to form a V shape that guides the line to a central channel. System operates with a line throwing ball attached to the end of the line. The ball catches in the central channel for securing the boat and must be lifted vertically to release.

Abstract: A cable hanger for gripping and securing in fixed position an axially elongated portion of a cable has a mounting base and a pair of combs which project from the base at opposite sides of an axial plane extending through the base. Each comb has a plurality of integral generally parallel resilient blade-like fingers. The free ends of the fingers on the two combs are arranged in opposing spaced apart relation to each other to receive and grip a cable therebetween when the axis of the cable is disposed generally within said axial plane.

Abstract: Insulator for an electric terminal attached to an electric wire includes a cylindrical member having a hole, and a flange having a hole aligned with the hole of the cylinder member, a cutout provided at a peripheral portion or a large diameter hole provided adjacent to the hole to pass the wire, and a passage provided between the cutout or the later hole and the former hole to move the wire to the former hole by pressing the same. The wire attached the terminal is inserted into the cutout or the latter hole and is moved to the former hole through the passage and the terminal is fitted in the aligned hole of the flange by pulling the wire.

Abstract: An improved cleat comprises a wire member that combines with the cleat body to form a plurality of line-snagging wedge-shaped openings.

Abstract: An apparatus for releaseably securing a fishing lure to a fishing line. The apparatus includes an elongate body having spaced pairs of aligned transverse gripping members. The apparatus is secured by the fishing line to the fishing lure or alternatively forms an integral part of the lure. A fishing line is inserted through passageways in opposite ends of the body of the apparatus and forms a loop that engages the "eye" of the fishing lure, secured by engaging gripping members on alternate sides of sequential pairs on the apparatus.

Abstract: A rope guard and rope bundle keeper includes an elongate, flexible body having lateral edges extending between two ends. The body has a slit at each end; the slits extend inwardly away from the lateral edges in directions perpendicular to the length of the body. The body is made of a flexible, protective material, such as thick leather. As a rope guard, the body is placed between the tie down rope and the item to be protected in a region where the rope changes direction. The rope lies against the top or outer surface of the rope guard in the region between the two slits but passes through the slits to help maintain the rope guard in place. As a rope bundle keeper, the body is wrapped around the rope bundle so that it circumscribes the bundle. The two slits are inserted one into the other so to maintain the body in a ring-like, rope bundle keeper orientation.

Abstract: Improved Elastic cable safety hook comprising a vertical opening in the lower part, bridgelets on either side of longitudinal plane of the hook, and contoured longitudinal imprints to facilitate engagement and withdrawal of cables.

Abstract: A cleat is formed by a base plate and two dome-shaped, high friction surfaces, which secure a line or rope therebetween. In one preferred embodiment spiralling grooves form the high friction surfaces with the grooves following symmetrical opposing spirals on the two surfaces to permit easy insertion while also providing strong gripping action even against tension in the line. In another embodiment three dome-shaped elements are secured to a base plate with alternating spiralled-groove patterns to provide a convenient two line cleat which is useful, for example, in securing both lines from a jib when sailing.

Abstract: Mounting structure is provided for the throttle control cable of an internal combustion engine. The mounting structure connects the throttle control cable to a gas pedal actuated lever. The mounting structure includes a retainer for securement to the control cable and an elastomeric grommet for receiving the retainer. This structure results in isolating the gas pedal and associated lever from vibrations of the throttle control cable caused by its connection to the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure having an aperture at one end and projections on its edges that is improved by the use of slits, either extending from the aperture or extending from the abutment edges of the projections, which provide a locking action that prevents release of the closure when under elongation load through curling and deformation of the strip.

Abstract: A safety hook for elastic fastening and securing cables, comprising a head portion forming a hook, a guiding tunnel through which the elastic cable is passed, and an anchoring beak through which a loop of the elastic cable is secured. The anchoring beak forms an offset cavity with a facing wall of the base portion of the hook which is used to grip the cable. Elastic cable is looped through the guiding tunnel and is crimped and held within the offset cavity.

Abstract: A tubing clip is disclosed herein which comprises a body member forming a pair of channels through which a flexible tube may be passed, each of which is provided with a means for narrowing said channel at one end which narrows the channel sufficiently to prevent the tubing from slipping through the channels unaided while permitting the flow passage of the tube to remain open.

Abstract: A slotted plate mountable on a wall or other point of support for tying a rope thereto. The rope is looped about the plate and through a slot so that it cannot slip free when tension is applied.

Abstract: A jamming cleat has a groove to receive and grip a rope. At least a part of the depth of the groove has facing side walls each of which is formed with a plurality of ridges. The edges are inclined upwardly from the base of the groove towards one end of the groove, and the crests of the ridges on each side of the groove lie generally in one common ridge crest plane. The ridge crest planes converge downwardly towards the bottom of the groove and diverge lengthwise of the groove away from the said one end of the groove. In use a rope or cord is laid in the groove and pulled through the groove in a direction away from the said one end of the groove. The ridges draw the rope down towards the bottom of the groove so as to jam the rope in the groove. The extent to which the rope is drawn down into the groove increases progressively away from the said one end but the rope is gripped generally uniformly along the length of the groove because of the divergence of the ridge crest planes.

Abstract: The described modifications of tie connectors are adapted to receive a rope, strap, chain, or other flexible tension member. A portion of the connectors establishes the alignment of the unit with respect to the line of tension, and another portion is provided with a laterally-open converging slot functioning as a jam cleat.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sandow device having an elastic cable with a monoblock mechanism including a hook integrally connected with a joint base plate having two parallel longitudinal canals holding the ends of the cable. The canal located closest to the hook holds the stretched end of the cable while the second canal located closest to the exterior receives the free non-stretched end. The two canals are separated by a partition which has at its upper portion a V-profile gap whose point is directed toward the bottom of the mechanism. The exterior canal further has disposed therein a means for maintaining the elastic cable which may be in the form of a plurality of parallel flanges.

Abstract: A one-way slide clamp is provided having a slot member with a one-way passageway intermediate a tube receiving section and a tube crimping section to restrain the tubing in the crimping section thereby permanently sealing the fluid passageway.

Abstract: A device to assist in the hand pulling of ropes comprises a handle portion and a rope cleating portion attached to the handle portion and having a wedge section to grasp a rope inserted therein.

Abstract: A fastener for shoe strings, in the form of two parallel disks, with a wedge-shaped formation formed by the adjacent disk surfaces, and a hole in one of the disks through which strings can be fed to engage the wedge-shaped formation.

Abstract: A rope holder includes a body having anchoring means facilitating attachment to a member. The free end of a rope leading from an object to be tied down, is threaded through a first aperture and then a second aperture, both formed in the body. Also formed in body is a V-shaped notch having its wide end in open communication with the second aperture. The rope is pulled tight through the two apertures and then moved laterally out of the second aperture into the slot, where it is wedged to maintain the desired rope tightness.