Integrated release feature for pawl-latching devices

A pawl-latching device comprising:

• an elongate strap having a head end, a tail end that is opposite the head end, and a plurality of serrations disposed on one side of the elongate strap;
• a locking head integrally connected to the head end of the elongate strap, the locking head defining a slot that extends through the locking head and includes first and second conjoined channels, the first channel configured for receiving the strap with the plurality of serrations;
• a pawl disposed within the second channel via a hinged connection to the locking head and positioned below a top surface of the locking head, the pawl including a plurality of pawl teeth disposed on a face of the pawl that faces the first channel, the plurality of pawl teeth configured to engage one or more serrations of the plurality of serrations when the tail end of the elongate strap is disposed within the first channel;
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• an integrated release feature integrally connected to the pawl, the integrated release feature comprising a multi-walled structure defining multiple sides of the cavity and having ends facing the first channel, the multi-walled structure defining a cavity in a midsection of the pawl that is configured to receive a release tool, the ends of the multi-walled structure having one or more additional pawl teeth.