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Retained tension metal locking tie with 360 degree seal

US7866007B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References

4Claims

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Assignee

Panduit Corp. · US

Inventors

Earl J. DeBerry · Joliet, US
Scott K. Benedict · New Lenox, US
Bernard J. O'Grady · Oak Lawn, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 23, 2007
Grant date	Jan 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 10, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T24/148
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cable tie is disclosed. The cable tie includes a strap with an extended tab and a locking head secured to the strap. The locking head has a top and a bottom. The bottom of the locking head includes at least one relief slot that enables the locking head to deform when the cable tie is installed around a bundle of objects. The bottom of the locking head also includes at least one tab that extends away from the locking head. The extended tab of the strap, the at least one front tab of the locking head and the at least one relief slot in the bottom of the deforming locking head enable the cable tie to provide a 360 degree seal around the bundle of objects.

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