Burton W Hanson

US Patent:

7412754, Aug 19, 2008

Filed:

Nov 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/594495

Inventors:

Burton Warren Hanson - Anoka MN, US

International Classification:

B65D 63/16

US Classification:

24 68CD, 24909

Abstract:

A system for tensioning lines, particularly belts or webs, utilizing a bi-directional tensioning device. The system includes an anchoring tensioning line, the proximal end of which is removably attached to a first end of the device, and a threadable tensioning line, the proximal end of which is threadably attached to a second end of the device. The distal ends of both tensioning lines are fastened to a support surface. A ratcheting system included in the device winds the proximal end of the threadable tensioning line by means of a pivot handle. The threadable tensioning line is tightened when the handle is pivoted in the direction of the second end of the device. The user may change the direction of the power stroke simply by switching the anchoring tensioning line from the first end to the second end and the threadable tensioning line from the second end to the first end of the device.

US Patent:

7752717, Jul 13, 2010

Filed:

Jul 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/173373

Inventors:

Burton W. Hanson - Anoka MN, US

International Classification:

B65D 63/16

US Classification:

24 68CD, 24909

Abstract:

A tensioning device is configured to wind a threadable tensioning line, particularly a belt or a web, the proximal end of which is threaded through a first end of the device and attached to an opposite end of the device. A frame of the tensioning device can be fastened to a support surface. A ratcheting system included in the device winds the proximal end of the threadable tensioning line by means of a pivot handle. The threadable tensioning line is tightened when the handle is pivoted in a drive stroke. An embodiment of the tensioning device includes a ratcheting system that drives the tensioning device when the pivot handle is pulled toward the user in a drive stroke.

US Patent:

8191208, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Jun 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/480037

Inventors:

Burton W. Hanson - Anoka MN, US

International Classification:

B65D 63/16

US Classification:

24 68CD, 24265 CD

Abstract:

An anchor attachment system is provided for use with tensioning device for tensioning lines, particularly belts or webs. The anchor attachment system releasably secures an anchoring line to one end of the tensioning device. Embodiments of the anchor attachment system employ a pin, a cross-pin, a spring element, and a locking cam working in cooperation to secure the pin to first and/or second ends of the tensioning device.

US Patent:

20050125959, Jun 16, 2005

Filed:

Dec 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/734847

Inventors:

Burton Hanson - Anoka MN, US

International Classification:

B25B025/00

US Classification:

0240680CD

Abstract:

A system for tensioning lines, particularly belts or webs, utilizing a bi-directional tensioning device. The system includes an anchoring tensioning line, the proximal end of which is removably attached to a first end of the device, and a threadable tensioning line, the proximal end of which is threadably attached to a second end of the device. The distal ends of both tensioning lines are fastened to a support surface. A ratcheting system included in the device winds the proximal end of the threadable tensioning line by means of a pivot handle. The threadable tensioning line is tightened when the handle is pivoted in the direction of the second end of the device. The user may change the direction of the power stroke simply by switching the anchoring tensioning line from the first end to the second end and the threadable tensioning line from the second end to the first end of the device.