Patent ID: 7908716

Claim:
A tensioning device comprising: a pair of opposing first surfaces defining a first wedge opening, wherein the first surfaces are fixed relative to each other, wherein the first wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a first portion of a cord; a pair of opposing second surfaces defining a second wedge opening, wherein the second surfaces are fixed relative to each other, wherein the second wedge opening is spaced apart from the first wedge opening, and wherein the second wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a second portion of the cord; and a cord block defining a support surface spaced from the first and second wedge openings, wherein the support surface is positioned to slidably support the cord between the first and second wedge openings; a first body portion defining the first wedge opening and a second body portion defining the second wedge opening, wherein the first and second body portions are joined by a neck portion adapted to support the cord between the first and second wedge openings, wherein the support surface comprises a first support surface, and wherein the first body portion has a closed aperture defined in part by the first wedge opening and further defined in part by a second support surface opposite the first wedge opening, the second support surface adapted to support the cord.