Cable retainer and method

A cable retainer for connecting a flat cable to an external object, the cable retainer comprising:

• a base including a fastener, the fastener configured for connection with said external object, the fastener comprising:
• a first fastening section extending from a first side of the base, the first fastening section including a plurality of first projections spaced apart along the first side of the base, and
• a second fastening section extending from a second side of the base:
• the second fastening section including a plurality of second projections spaced apart along the second side of the base;
• a first portion connected to the base and having a first length;
• a second portion connected to the first portion, wherein each of the plurality of first projections and each of the plurality of second projections includes a surface parallel to an end surface of the second portion;
• and
• a first tapered track, a second tapered track, a third tapered track, and a fourth tapered track extending from the base facilitating connection between the fastener and said external object,
• wherein the third tapered track extends outwardly from a third side of the base and the fourth tapered track extends outwardly on a fourth side of the base, and
• wherein the first portion and the second portion at least partially define a recess configured to receive a portion of said flat cable:
• and the first tapered track and the second tapered track extend outwardly from the first side of the base and bracket at least portions of the plurality of first projections.