There are provided a holding strap, methods of making the same, and methods using such holding strap for tying down objects on a flatbed of a vehicle, retaining underground tanks, or lifting electrodes out of an electrolytic cell. The holding strap includes a chemically pre-treated strap component, an epoxy resin chemically bonded to the pre-treated strap component, and a hook component comprising a cavity that is configured and sized to receive at least a portion of the strap component, the epoxy resin being chemically bonded to internal surfaces of the cavity, so as to form the holding strap.

An improved bolt hanger defines a hanger that exerts an outward force on the bolt that secures the hanger to a rock wall, urging the bolt outwardly under tension, and thereby helping to prevent the bolt from coming loose over time. The improved bolt hanger has a concave shape formed into it centered around the bolt hole. As the bolt is tightened into the bore in the rock, the head of the bolt (and/or an underlying washer) causes the concave portion to compress. This compression causes the concave portion of the hanger to exert an outward force on the bolt, which makes loosening the bolt more difficult. Furthermore, the hanger according to the present invention has a complex geometry on the rock-contacting surface that aids in the prevention of rotation of the hanger when under load. The bolt hanger may be used with a modified bolt adapted for use with the improved hanger.

A fastening structure includes a circular sleeve and a coupling member. One end of the circular sleeve has a receiving trough. A bottom of the receiving trough is provided with a first magnetic member. A wall of the receiving trough is provided with a protruding post. At least one guide groove is formed on an outer wall of one end of the coupling member. One end of the guide groove is an open axial groove having an opening. Another end of the guide groove is a closed axial groove having a stop end. The guide groove has a transverse groove between the open axial groove and the closed axial groove. Another end of the coupling member is a pivot end that has a central passage extending inwardly. A second magnetic member is disposed in the central passage. The first and second magnetic members have repulsive magnetic poles.

Interlocking hook assemblies for elastic straps include an elastic member 500 including a pair of similar interlocking hook devices 100 connected to each end of elastic member 501. Each interlocking hook device 100, is provided with a connector 300 which is fixedly attached thereon. Each hook device can be connected, preferably in a locking manner, onto the other hook device creating a closed hook assembly thereby disabling the hooks to prevent entanglement of elastic or rigid straps when not in use or during storage and/or transportation. Multiple elastic straps 500 can be connected end-to-end forming an elongated elastic strap of desired length having closed central hooks with open hooks on each end. Interlocking hook assemblies for elastic members include an elastic member with interlocking hook devices 900 including two similar interlocking hook devices 800 with a connector groove 801 and a catch feature 802 and elastic member 811. Each interlocking hook device 800 is provided with a groove 801 and catch feature 802 designed to allow each hook to engage the other within their respective grooves and to releasably lock them together. Each hook device can be engaged and preferably locked onto the other hook device thereby disabling the hooks to prevent entanglement of the elastic member when not in use or during storage and/or transportation. Multiple elastic members 900 can be connected end-to-end forming an elongated elastic strap of desired length having closed central hooks with open hooks on each end.

A wearable lightweight fire fighter's personal escape system and method includes a rope, having a distal and proximal end, organized in parallel segments disposed in an inner pouch. The inner pouch is entirely contained in an outer pouch that is appointed to be removably attached to a belt or harness, worn by a fire fighter. The proximal end of the rope exits through an opening in the inner pouch and outer pouch and is attached directly to a lightweight hook, or optionally enters a belay device. The hook has a sharp point for creating a purchase point on soft surfaces, a hook opening having sufficient diameter to surround radiators, steam pipe and the like, and capture rope that surrounds substantial objects. The hook has a central opening appointed for holding a firefighting tool to aid in creating a substantial object. The fire fighter escapes by creating a purchase point and repelling at a high speed or at a controlled speed by adjusting belay friction.

A headrest hook with a rubber double hooks that mounts and clamps to the side of a headrest pole to hang a variety of hats and caps inside any vehicle car, truck, and SUV.

A clamping device (10) comprises a body (30), a clamping arrangement (50) in the body for clamping a flexible elongate member (12). A first cooperating formation (36) cooperates with a second cooperating formation (18). The second cooperating formation is part of a support arrangement (14) to support the clamping device. The first cooperating formation comprises a pair of opposed side portions (38A) and a bridging portion (38B) extending between the side portions.

A device and method for securing objects of almost any sizes and shapes to a wall is disclosed.

A hanger comprising a length of cord suitable for the size of object to be hung, a hook shaped block with screw mounting holes, a thru hole, perpendicular and slightly below to the mounting holes for passing the length of cord, and a slot parallel to the thru hole . The thru hole and the slot should be of the same size, slightly larger than diameter of the cord.

The block is mounted to a wall by screws or other means such as double sided tape, rail mount system, peg board hook etc.

The cord of suitable length for the object is inserted into the thru hole and knotted on both end. With one of the knot resting against one side of the device, the rest of the cord is then looped on the object to be hung and then inserted into the slot, letting the other knot resting against the other side of the device.

A wearable lightweight fire fighter's personal escape system and method includes a rope, having a distal and proximal end, organized in parallel segments disposed in an inner pouch. The inner pouch is entirely contained in an outer pouch that is appointed to be removably attached to a belt or harness, worn by a fire fighter. The proximal end of the rope exits through an opening in the inner pouch and outer pouch and is attached directly to a lightweight hook, or optionally enters a belay device. The hook has a sharp point for creating a purchase point on soft surfaces, a hook opening having sufficient diameter to surround radiators, steam pipe and the like, and capture rope that surrounds substantial objects. The hook has a central opening appointed for holding a firefighting tool to aid in creating a substantial object. The fire fighter escapes by creating a purchase point and repelling at a high speed or at a controlled speed by adjusting belay friction.

An apparatus, system, and method of using the apparatus and system may generally include a strap or retention device. A first end of a fastener is operatively coupled to the strap that is configured to retain a cargo contactingly adjacent a cargo support surface. A second end of the fastener is operatively coupled to the first end. The second end has a double rod formation. A magnet may be supported in a housing in the second end. The magnet may be held in position within a recess feature of the housing. A support structure may be disposed between the double rod formation to provide additional strength and stability. The support structure may be made of metal, polymer, or other suitable material. The magnet that is configured to support the second end adjacent a side of the cargo support surface, wherein the side does not produce its own magnetic field.