Variable stiffness compression apparatus, systems and methods of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9637041
APP PUB NO 20160339828A1
SERIAL NO

14720246

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The present invention comprises an apparatus for use in line with a chain or a strap tie-down assembly. When the chain or strap tie-down assembly is tightened on a commodity to prevent movement of the same during shipping, the apparatus compresses and stretches. During transport, if the commodity loosens and creates slack in the chain or tie-down assembly, the apparatus may decompress and shorten, thereby taking up the slack and maintaining tension in the chain or tie-down assembly to prevent or minimize loosening and damage of the commodity.

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HOLLAND L P1000 HOLLAND DR CRETE IL 60417

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Brewster, John B Homewood, US 17 160

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