(under subclass 101) Structure in which the device is provided with tautening means which is effective either by taking up a turn on the flexible member, e.g., drum, or by augmenting the force applied through the (tie piece)*. [figure]
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254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force,
199+, and 213+ for a cable tautening device, including a tie piece to retain the end of a load lashing or binding cable.
