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A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabr

A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly.

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1. A method for restraining cargo, said method comprising: attaching a fixed hook assembly having a fabric strap extending therefrom to at least one of a first structural position and a slider assembly positioned on the fabric strap, wherein a first end of the fabric strap is attached to the fixed h

1. A method for restraining cargo, said method comprising: attaching a fixed hook assembly having a fabric strap extending therefrom to at least one of a first structural position and a slider assembly positioned on the fabric strap, wherein a first end of the fabric strap is attached to the fixed hook assembly;threading a second end of the fabric strap through a tensioning device such that the fabric strap passes through a pair of parallel jaws of the tensioning device;attaching a hook extending from the tensioning device to a second structural position;engaging the fabric strap within the tensioning device by gripping the fabric strap between the pair of parallel jaws, wherein the parallel jaws are non-rotatably moveable towards one another as a tension load on the fabric strap is increased to increase a gripping force;selectively adjusting a handwheel to move the tensioning device relative to the hook; andsecuring the tensioning device such that a desired tension is exerted on the fabric strap. 2. A method for restraining cargo in accordance with claim 1, wherein engaging the fabric strap with the parallel jaws comprises engaging the fabric strap with parallel jaws that each have a substantially smooth angled planar surface that slides along an angled planar surface of a jaw guide to cause the parallel jaws to move towards one another as the tension load increases. 3. A method for restraining cargo in accordance with claim 1 wherein engaging the fabric strap with the parallel jaws further comprises fabricating the parallel jaws with a plurality of gripping teeth configured to maintain the fabric strap in a locked position when the tensioning device is engaged. 4. A method for restraining cargo in accordance with claim 3 wherein engaging the fabric strap within the tensioning device further comprises actuating a lever operable to increase a gripping force on the fabric strap as a tension load on the fabric strap increases. 5. A method for restraining cargo in accordance with claim 3 wherein engaging the fabric strap with the parallel jaws further comprises maintaining the fabric strap in the locked position. 6. A method for restraining cargo in accordance with claim 1 further comprising adjusting the fabric strap such that the fabric strap is taut. 7. A method for restraining cargo in accordance with claim 1 further comprising locking the handwheel such that the handwheel is rotatable in a first direction that moves the hook towards the tensioning device but is not rotatable in a second direction that moves the hook away from the tensioning device. 8. A method for restraining cargo in accordance with claim 7 wherein locking the handwheel comprises locking the handwheel using a handwheel safety. 9. A method for restraining cargo in accordance with claim 1 wherein selectively adjusting a handwheel comprises selectively adjusting a handwheel having a diameter greater than a diameter of the hook. 10. A method for restraining cargo in accordance with claim 1 further comprising securing the hook to the second structural position using a lip pivotably coupled to the hook.