ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,649,072, issued on June 9, was assigned to MSA Technology LLC (Cranberry Township, Pa.).
"Systems and methods for tensioning a lifeline" was invented by Jacob Thackeray Squire (Dorset, Great Britain).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Systems and methods are provided for a tensioning device configured for increasing tension in a line. A system may include a rotating member configured to support a line, the rotating member being configured to rotate around a shaft. A locking member is configured to limit movement of the line when the line is supported by the rotating member. A tensioning handle is configured to have a closed position and an ope...