Patent ID: 8984719
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: A41F,A43B,A43C,A44B,A44C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A reel and strap based system configured for use with an article to bring two sides of the article together, the system comprising: a strap; a housing adapted to receive the strap, the housing comprising a track provided in the housing, the track configured to receive the strap; a cam; said strap adapted to feed into the housing and the track, the strap comprising strap pins configured to engage the cam, the strap comprising a guide; a strap attachment element configured to engage the guide on the strap; said cam comprising at least one spiral, the cam configured to pull the strap pins; and a knob coupled to the cam and configured to rotate said cam such that rotation of the knob in a tightening direction causes the cam to pull the strap pins along the track such that the strap pulls on the strap attachment element such that the system is configured to bring the two sides of the article towards each other.