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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 1990
Filed:
Jul. 26, 1988
William W Shely, St. Charles, IL (US);
Peter M Wells, Elgin, IL (US);
All States Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A cable tie comprises a strap having a plurality of spaced parallel racks of teeth extending along the length thereof and a head for receiving the strap. A reinforcing median strip extends along the length of the strap between the racks of teeth to add material thickness, and mechanical strength to the strap. A bifurcated pawl is included in the head so that a separate pawl engages each rack of teeth. The teeth in each rack are in substantial, contiguous alignment. The teeth in the pawls are also in substantial, contiguous alignment for engaging the teeth of the strap. The median strip guides and directs the pawls as they ratchet over and come to rest in a locked position against said rocks of teeth.