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Adjustable bundling device

US7757357B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 2009
Grant dateJul 20, 2010
Priority date—
Expiry dateFeb 23, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

An adjustable bundling device is disclosed that aids in the cinching and un-cinching of one or more items, such as the wrapping of food items in preparation for cooking. A cavity element and a stop element are attached to opposing ends of a length of flexible textured cord. The cord can be pushed through the cavity to form a loop that can hold various items. The loop can be tightened and loosened by sliding the cord within the cavity. The texture of the cord interacts with protrusions in the cavity to lock the cord in place. The cavity acts a type of clench and the end stop prevents the cord from slipping all the way out of the cavity.

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