Patent ID: 8141212
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of using a tie down tensioning device, the method comprising: (a) providing the tie down tensioning device, the tie down tensioning device having a housing that includes: (b) securing the housing to a substantially fixed object via the distal aperture; (c) inserting a tail end of a flexible elongated member into the ingress hole of the housing; (d) passing the tail end of the flexible elongated member through the channel around the distal aperture; (e) pulling the tail end of the flexible elongated member through the channel until a desired tension is achieved; (f) moving the flexible elongated member into contact with the jamming cleat feature; (g) releasing the flexible elongated member until the jamming cleat feature grips the flexible elongated member, thereby maintaining the desired tension in a load end of the flexible elongated member; and (h) moving the flexible elongated member under the locking feature to prevent the flexible elongated member from lifting out of the jamming cleat feature.