Patent ID: 7552913
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A load binder, comprising: a) an axially extending tubular body having opposed end portions, a central longitudinal bore and internally threaded sections at the opposed end portions; b) a pair of sleeves that are fitted to respective of the tubular body ends, each sleeve having an outer threaded portion with external threads that engage the internally threaded sections of the body at the tubular body end, one sleeve having a right-hand internal thread, the other sleeve having a left-hand internal thread; c) first and second threaded attachment members, one attachment member having external threads that engage the internal right-hand thread, the other attachment member having external threads that engage the internal left-hand thread; and d) a ratchet wrench mechanism coupled to the tubular body and having a handle with a gripping surface, said mechanism enabling the tubular body to be rotated responsive to a reciprocating movement of the handle.