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Fastener for cable strap

US4795116A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 1988
Grant dateJan 3, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/309
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cable strap is provided for securing a cable to a panel. The cable strap comprises a flexible strap having a buckle at one end for reception of the other end of the strap to secure the cable strap to the cable. An improved fastener is provided on the outer surface of the strap for securement to a panel. The fastener includes a cup-shaped base from which extends a prong structure including rearwardly extending barbs. A flexible web is provided between each of the barbs and its respective prong to prevent splaying of the barbs after insertion through an opening in a panel.

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