Patent ID: 8943761
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: E04B,E04H,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A structural reinforcement apparatus comprising: flexible elongated reinforcement material having first and second ends; a first connecting member associated with the first end of the flexible reinforcement material; a second connecting member associated with the second end of the flexible reinforcement material, wherein the reinforcement material is wrapped around the second connecting member; first engaging means for engaging the first connecting member; and second engaging means for engaging the second connecting member, the second engaging means comprises a connector housing comprising a slot having an open end facing away from the first connecting member and first end of the flexible reinforcement material, with the second connecting member and reinforcement material received in the slot, wherein the first and second connecting members and first and second engaging means are configured, dimensioned and operatively associated to provide tension to flexible elongated reinforcing material.