Cable tie finger manipulation structure

2-4. (canceled)

(canceled)

14-22. (canceled)

The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the strap of the cable tie is formed of shape memory metal.

An apparatus, comprising:

• a cable tie comprising a first ratcheting head and a first strap having a ratcheting pattern configured to engage the first ratcheting head to encircle and secure a bundle;
• and
• a finger engagement structure comprising a ratcheting element configured to ratchetingly engage the cable tie and a contact member configured for engagement by a finger of a user to facilitate tightening of the cable tie and securement of the bundle to a substrate, wherein the ratcheting element comprises a second strap having a second ratcheting pattern configured to engage a second ratcheting head of the cable tie, and the contact member comprises a plate from which the second strap extends.

An apparatus, comprising:

• a cable tie comprising a first ratcheting head and a strap having a ratcheting pattern configured to engage the first ratcheting head to encircle and secure a bundle;
• and
• a finger tool comprising a second ratcheting head configured to ratchetingly engage the strap of the cable tie and a finger ring structure configured for engagement of an index finger of a user to facilitate tightening of the cable tie.