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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 13, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 20, 1998
Andrew Nelson, Memphis, TN (US);
Peter M. Wells, Jr., Reeds Spring, MO (US);
Thomas & Betts International, Inc., Sparks, NV (US);
Abstract
A one-piece bi-directional cable tie for bundling articles having a tail at one end, a locking head at the other end and an elongate strap body therebetween may feature one or more fixed locking teeth opposite a deflectable locking pawl so as to provide ratcheting locking engagement with the two major surfaces of its strap body. The fixed teeth may provide symmetrical performance characteristics or may provide selectable performance characteristics depending on the direction of strap body insertion through the locking head. The locking head may facilitate wedging the strap body against the deflectable pawl. The deflectable pawl may include a chevron-shaped upper surface so as to provide an undercut surface for improved engagement with the locking teeth of the strap body.