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A fastening device is disclosed comprising at least a pair of hard hooks, each containing a gripping portion and a hacking portion, connected by a stretchable cord, preferably a bungee cord. The device is useful for easily and securely fastening a ladder or other lengthy equipment to a vehicle.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A clasp comprising: a hook portion formed from a first section, a second section coupled perpendicularly to a first end of the first section in a first direction, and a third section coupled perpendicularly to a first end of the second section and parallel to the first

The invention claimed is: 1. A clasp comprising: a hook portion formed from a first section, a second section coupled perpendicularly to a first end of the first section in a first direction, and a third section coupled perpendicularly to a first end of the second section and parallel to the first section; a grip portion having a first end adjacent to and coaxial with the second section; and an attachment portion having a first end coupled to a second end of the grip portion and a second end coupled, in a second direction opposite from the first direction, to the second end of the first section, wherein the attachment portion and the grip portion are interconnected. 2. The clasp of claim 1, further comprising a cord attached at one terminus of said cord to the attachment portion. 3. The clasp of claim 2, further comprising a second clasp attached to another terminus of said cord. 4. The clasp of claim 2, wherein the cord is stretchable. 5. The clasp of claim 1, wherein the grip portion is ergonomically molded. 6. The clasp of claim 5, wherein the grip portion is ergonomically molded as a curved, rounded rod. 7. The clasp of claim 1, wherein the first section is longer than the second section. 8. The clasp of claim 1, wherein the second section is longer than the third section. 9. The clasp of claim 1, wherein said first, second and third sections are in the same two-dimensional plane. 10. The clasp of claim 1, wherein at least two of said first, second and third sections are in parallel two-dimensional planes. 11. The clasp of claim 1, wherein the clasp is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of a metal alloy, aluminum, brass, hardened plastic, steel, titanium, and combinations thereof. 12. The clasp of claim 1, wherein the clasp is comprised of steel or aluminum. 13. The clasp of claim 1, wherein a pinch section separates the grip portion from the attachment portion. 14. The clasp of claim 13, wherein the pinch section prevents a cord attached to the attachment portion from entering the grip portion. 15. The clasp of claim 1, wherein the clasp is formed from a single rod. 16. The clasp of claim 15, wherein the single shaped rod is rounded. 17. The clasp of claim 1, wherein the clasp secures equipment to a vehicle. 18. The clasp of claim 1, wherein the clasp attaches to a rack of a vehicle and is capable of securing equipment to the vehicle. 19. The clasp of claim 18, wherein the equipment comprises a ladder. 20. A retaining device, comprising: two clasps, wherein each clasp is comprised of: a hook portion formed from a first section, a second section coupled perpendicularly to a first end of the first section in a first direction, and a third section coupled perpendicularly to a first end of the second section and parallel to the first portion; a grip portion having a first end adjacent to and coaxial with the second section; and an attachment portion having a first end coupled to a second end of the grip portion and a second end coupled, in a second direction opposite from the first direction, to the second end of the first section, wherein the attachment portion and the grip portion are interconnected; and a cord, wherein a first end of the cord is coupled to the attachment portion of a first clasp and the second end of the cord is coupled to the attachment portion of a second clasp. 21. The device of claim 20, wherein each clasp is formed from a shaped, single, rounded rod. 22. The device of claim 21, wherein the shaped rounded rod of each clasp is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of a metal allay, aluminum, brass, hardened plastic, steel, titanium, and combinations thereof. 23. The device of claim 20, wherein the cord is a bungee cord. 24. The device of claim 20, wherein the device secures equipment to a vehicle. 25. The device of claim 24, wherein the device attaches to a rack on the vehicle. 26. The device of claim 24, wherein the equipment comprises a ladder.