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In-line cable tie

US5745957A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 1997
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/153
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cable tie includes an elongate generally planar strap and a head. The head includes a passageway therethrough for inserting the strap and a flexibly hinged locking pawl adjacent the passageway. The cable tie resists longitudinal deformation of the locking notches when adjacent the locking teeth on the pawl. Side edge-barriers are located along the strap adjacent the head so that the strap may be cut at a location between the side edge-barriers.

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