Abstract: A fence stretcher system and method are shown and described. In one embodiment, the fence stretcher system comprises a body. A rod having a diameter configured to allow the rod to be woven into a fence's links may be attached to the body. A rod-holder having a diameter sized to receive the rod may also be attached to the body. A plurality of hooks configured to engage the rod when the rod is woven into the fence may also be attached to the body. An interface may also be attached to the body. Using this system, fence may be quickly and easily stretched with minimal link displacement.

Abstract: A thoracic closure device. The device has a handle member, a base member, and a feed path, and is designed to accept and, with a ratcheting mechanism, tension a toothed closure tie. A guide member is also provided, and assists in the placement of a closure tie prior to tensioning. Methods of closing a median sternotomy using toothed closure ties are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a tensioning clutch to be used in a tool for tensioning bundle, or cable, ties. A tensioning clutch according to the present invention includes a pawl mechanism having a removable pawl insert adapted to be reoriented or replaced without requiring significant disassembly of the housing of the tool. A tensioning clutch according to the present invention includes a pawl link, a tension abutment at least partly contemporaneously movable with the pawl link, and a pawl mechanism movably coupled to the pawl link. The pawl mechanism includes a pawl insert having one or more tie engagement surfaces, the insert being detachably coupled to a pawl body. The tie engagement surface of the insert may be biased towards, and movable away from, the tension abutment.

Abstract: A bicycle electrical cable tensioning assembly includes a tensioning body. The tensioning body includes a frame attachment portion and a cable tensioning portion. The frame attachment portion is configured and arranged for connection to a bicycle frame. The cable tensioning portion is configured to provide and adjust tension to an electrical cable.

Abstract: A fence wire tensioning tool includes an arm 2 with fixed jaws 7 attached to both sides and a positioning foot 4 which pivots about a bolt 8. At the opposite end of the arm is fixed a movable jaw assembly 1, which extends to form a handle 3. This assembly rotates about a pivot pin 5, which is secured by a hexagonal socket set screw 10. The handle 3 may include a rubber or plastic hand grip 12 which affords a better purchase on the tool by the operator.

Abstract: A wire clamp device affixed to an outer end of a bar in a wire tightener of the type having a stationary wire holding clamp at an opposite end of the bar. A carrier is mounted on the bar and is also provided with a wire holding clamp. The bar is provided with a jack rack and the carrier has a jack mechanism for forcibly driving the carrier toward the first wire holding clamp so as to pull end portions of two strands of wire held by the two wire holding clamps toward each other. The wire clamp device which also has a wire holding clamp is positioned to hold the strand held by the wire holding clamp of the carrier after it has been drawn towards the first wire holding clamp so that the wire holding clamp on the carrier may be released to allow the carrier to be reset to a position near the wire clamp device, after which the wire holding clamp on the carrier is again activated to grasp again the tightened strand which it had previously held.

Abstract: A strap tensioning device comprises a frame (1) with a rotatable reel (3) and a turnable command member (2). A ratchet wheel (43) is co-rotatively connected with the reel, the wheel cooperating with two spring-loaded latch elements (14, 29). When the command member (2) is turned out from the frame (1), the reel (3) is carried with it. At an opposed return movement, the reel (3) is blocked. A rotatable support roller (4) is arranged between the two side pieces (5, 5') of the frame (1). The reel (3) comprises a shaft (16) whose opposed ends are arranged in elongated holes (9). In this way, the reel (3) may be distanced from the support roller (4), whereby the device may be used for both strap tensioning and strap feeding.

Abstract: A hand tool for pulling a single wire or contact into a connector block includes a thumb lever for effecting a gripping action on the wire or contact and a trigger member for moving an outer holder and sleeve with respect to an inner holder and sleeve whereby gripping of the wire is independent of the movement between wire and connector block.