Patent ID: 8001659
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: B60P,E04H,F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tensioning device for tensioning cords, the tensioning device comprising: (a) a second body; (b) a neck portion for joining the second body to a first body; (c) a first surface formed on the second body; (d) a second surface, opposing the first surface and defining a first wedge opening, the first wedge opening shaped to releasably secure a first portion of a cord; (e) a cord block defining a first support surface positioned to slidably support a second portion of the cord, the first support surface and the first wedge opening located on opposing sides of the second body, wherein the first support surface has a first mouth and the first wedge opening has a second mouth, and the first and second mouths open in the same direction; and (f) a second support surface, formed on the second body, wherein the second support surface faces the opposite direction of the first and second mouths and slidably supports a third portion of the cord, wherein the second support surface has a slightly indented shape.