Patent ID: 7536970

Claim:
A portable hydraulic ratchet for drawing two linearly opposing cables toward one another, said ratchet comprising: a) a hydraulic cylinder; b) a reversible piston that selectively travels reciprocatively within said cylinder; c) a barge attachment ring disposed at the distal end of said cylinder; d) a releasable means for securing a sling of a steel cable to the distal end of said piston; e) wherein said releasable sling securing means is a pelican hook that receives said cable sling thereon when in an open position; f) wherein said pelican hook is secured in a closed position by at least one keeper ring; g) wherein a “D-ring” of a shackle of the opposing cable is secured to said barge attachment ring on said hydraulic cylinder; h) wherein said hydraulic cylinder includes a hydraulic filler hole to allow for the passage of hydraulic fluid therethrough; i) wherein said hydraulic cylinder further includes a pressure release valve; j) wherein said hydraulic cylinder further includes a handle retracting piston disposed circumferentially thereon for retracting said piston therein; k) wherein said hydraulic cylinder further includes a reversible hydraulic cylinder disposed circumferentially thereon proximal to said handle retracting piston; and l) further including mating threads in said piston and on said pelican hook to adjust said pelican hook and for changing the keeper ring.