Self-threading tie having a plurality of holes
OwnerChristopher V. Beckmaninventor
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Abstract
New self-threading cords, tapes, cables and/or ropes (“ties”) are provided, with a plurality of ports through their length. In some embodiments, a perimeter of each of the ports matches at least one first perimeter of the tie, and an end of the tie may be threaded through any of the ports (a.k.a., “self-threading” the tie). In some embodiments, ridges are provided on or about at least part of the tie. In some embodiments, the ridges may be threaded through the ports, and the ridges hold the tie in a fastened position. Due to the plurality of ports and possible self-threading actions, a wide variety of fastening actions may be carried out.
Claims18
A tie for fastening at least one object, comprising:
- at least one section of said tie comprising a plurality of ports;
- at least one first subsection of said section of said tie including at least one curved first perimeter on an outer surface of said first subsection;
- at least one second subsection of said section of said tie, comprising at least one exterior ridge of said tie, wherein said at least one second subsection, at said at least one exterior ridge, comprises at least one second perimeter on an outer surface of said second subsection wherein said second perimeter is larger than said first perimeter;
- wherein each of said ports is of a size matching and complementary to said at least one first perimeter of said at least one first subsection of said section of said tie;
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- wherein said tie comprises a non-flattened profile, and a flexible material.
A method for fastening at least one object, comprising the following steps:
- wrapping a tie around and/or about at least part of said at least one object, said tie comprising:
- at least one section of said tie comprising a plurality of ports;
- at least one first subsection of said section of said tie including at least one curved first outer perimeter on an outer surface of said first subsection;
- at least one second subsection of said section of said tie, comprising at least one exterior ridge, wherein said at least one second subsection, at said at least one exterior ridge, comprises at least one second perimeter on an outer surface of said second subsection wherein said second perimeter is larger than said first perimeter;
- wherein each of said ports is of a size matching and complementary to said at least one first outer perimeter of said at least one first subsection of said section of said tie;
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- wherein said tie comprises a non-flattened profile, and a flexible material;
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- threading an end of said tie through at least one of said plurality of ports, holding said tie in place around and/or about said at least part of said at least one object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.