Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Bale and package ties – hose clamps – Plastic band
Patent
1999-03-09
2000-09-19
Sakran, Victor N.
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Bale and package ties, hose clamps
Plastic band
24 17AP, 24 305P, B65D 6300, B65D 7700, F16L 3300
Patent
active
061193143
ABSTRACT:
An extremely versatile tie which can; 1) be releasable or non-releasable; 2) tie one bundle or two bundles;, 3) be threaded from either side; 4) have a circular or oval shape; 5) have controlled release; and 6) attach to other ties so two or more ties can be opened in unison. This tie can be made out of one or more pieces. Each releasable tie has a strap, a holder, and a retainer, which can be in a locked or unlocked position. In the locked position, the tie can tighten in discrete increments, but cannot loosen. In the unlocked position, the tie can loosen or release in discrete increments (i.e., controlled release), but cannot tighten. The retainer and holder engage to keep the tie in either a locked or unlocked position. To ensure that the retainer and holder are not accidentally dislodged from the locked or unlocked position, a deliberate movement (perpendicular to the strap) is required by the user. This is accomplished by the user "lifting up" (or "pushing down", or "pushing in on") the holder (or retainer). After the retainer and holder are dislodged, the user may move the tie from a locked to an unlocked position (or visa versa) by either swiveling or sliding the holder (retainer or strap) to the other position. Swivel embodiments and slide embodiments are disclosed. One of the sliding embodiments slides lengthwise, the other slides crosswise. The holder of one swivel embodiment must be "lifted" to dislodge. The holder of another swivel embodiment must be "pushed down" to dislodge. Two or more ties may be attached so that the user can lock or unlock them in unison (i.e., requiring only one motion by the user).
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