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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2010
Thomas Shilale, Douglas, MA (US);
Charles J. Burout, Iii, Bedford, NH (US);
David L. Schuttler, Townsend, MA (US);
Thomas Shilale, Douglas, MA (US);
Charles J. Burout, III, Bedford, NH (US);
David L. Schuttler, Townsend, MA (US);
Avery Dennison Corporation, Pasadena, CA (US);
Abstract
A two-piece cable tie for bundling a plurality of objects, such as cables or wires, includes a front portion that is insert-molded onto a connective segment of a flexible strap, the front portion being constructed out of a higher tensile strength plastic than the strap to maximize the load rating of the tie without significantly increasing material costs. In one embodiment, the connective segment of the strap is shaped to include a pair of opposing semi-circular cutouts in its side rails to enhance the strength of mechanical bonding achieved by the front portion around the strap. In addition, the connective segment is shaped to include a circular hole that is offset longitudinally from the opposing cutouts, the diameter of the circular opening not exceeding 40% of the maximum width of the strap to ensure the integrity and strength of the strap along the entirety of its length.