Abstract: Apparatus and method for retaining pleats in hanging draperies including an elongated flexible cord having a plurality of elongated resilient members fixedly secured at spaced locations along the cord, each member including a first mating section interconnected by a fold portion to a second mating section and a pointed end extending from one of the mating sections. A pointed end receiver extends from the other of the mating sections in a direction opposite the pointed end whereby the two mating sections are releasably locked together with the pointed end entering the receiver clamping a portion of one of the pleats of the hanging drapery therebetween. In this manner, each resilient member is secured to a pleat thereby retaining the drapery in a hanging position spacing one pleat from another.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure having an aperture at one end and projections on its edges that is improved by the use of slits, either extending from the aperture or extending from the abutment edges of the projections, which provide a locking action that prevents release of the closure when under elongation load through curling and deformation of the strip.

Abstract: A disposable one-piece security sealing device primarily intended to surround the neck of a bag or like package comprises a strap (1) having an enclosure (3) at one end defining a passage (4) through which the other end of the strap is irremovably insertable to an adjustable extent as a result of interaction between a plurality of teeth spaced in a row along the strap with a resiliently deformable member (4b) which is integral with the housing and situated at or adjacent a bend (4a) in the passage; characteristically an identity or pull-off tab (6) is formed as an extension of the strap around and beyond the enclosure for tearing when required along a line of weakness which extends round the enclosure (3) and terminates in a side edge of the strap. By tearing along that line the end of the strap having the tab (6) is separated from the enclosure (3). There may be two rows of teeth on the strap and the enclosure would then have a passage formed with two channels to accommodate the respective rows of teeth.

Abstract: An adjustable fastener comprising a strap having a first portion and a second portion and a plurality of holes in the first portion of the strap and a yoke having a hook portion and a clasp portion and a hole adjustably coupled to the first portion of the strap and engagement means coupled to the second portion of the strap capable of engaging the yoke and disengaging from the yoke.

Abstract: An elongated plastic strap of uniform width and thickness of material having a series of evenly spaced longitudinally extending rectangular openings therein midway between the edges of the strap and the opposite edges of the portions of the strap between said openings respectively having a series of notches opposite each other and the notches in each row being spaced apart substantially shorter distances than the spacing of the rectangular openings, the inner ends of opposite pairs of the notches being spaced transversely of the strap a distance substantially equal to the transverse width of the rectangular openings and the length of the rectangular openings being substantially equal to the width of said strap, whereby one end of the strap may initially be twisted substantially ninety degrees and inserted through a selected opening and pulled therethrough to form a loop of desired size around an object and then reversely twist the strap to dispose a section between a pair of opposed notches transversely withi

Abstract: A wire bundle or cable clamp primarily adapted for use in the aviation industry is disclosed. The clamp includes a flexible strap having a serrated portion and a strap receiving member to which the strap is removably mounted. A pawl including a serrated plate is pivotally mounted to the strap receiving member, and is biased to permanently but reversibly engage the serrations of the strap which is looped around an object such as a cable, wire bundle or the like.

Abstract: A clamp for multiple electrical cables has a band of a hard but resilient plastic material which encloses a number of electrical cables and the ends of the band are connected by a one-piece locking member. The ends of the band each have spaced lateral flanges thereon to define a transverse slot therebetween and the locking member is received within the slots such that when the ends of the band are drawn together end portions of the locking member are closely received under the flanges to secure the lamp tightly around the cables.

Abstract: A binding locker is disclosed including a band having a rack of teeth thereon and a socket having a hole for receiving a leading end of the band. A locking member having a plurality of locking teeth thereon is disposed within the socket's hole so that the locking teeth mesh with the engaging teeth of the rack to thereby tie the socket and band together thus binding a plurality of objects such as wires together. The socket hole has a curved surface disposed to face or oppose the locking member and for receiving a mating, oppositely curved surface of the band. Further, the locking member is connected to the socket to be rotatable within the hole and further, has a projection extending oppositely of its locking teeth. An opening is disposed within the socket at substantially right angles with the axis of the socket hole to receive the projection of the locking member. Further, the band has a pair of ribs extending lengthwise therealong between which the rack of teeth extend.

Abstract: A binding device of the invention comprises a base plate and a flexible ladder-like belt. The ladder-like belt has a plurality of parallel rungs between a pair of side rails and is pivotally mounted on one end of the plate. The other end of the plate is provided with a stopper for engaging one of the rungs to bind a bundle of cable or the like.

Abstract: A harnessing device formed by a locking head and an attached ladder strap. The head contains a locking tang and a guide channel that receives the strap after encirclement of items to be harnessed. The tang engages the rungs of the ladder strap for the adjustable retention of the harnessed items. The free end of the strap has a light-weight webbed tail that facilitates the insertion of the strap into the head. The strap is advantageously molded of a stretch reorientable material and is subsequently stretched to produce a suitable strengthening and elongation of the webbed tail.

Abstract: A plastic retaining-fastening device comprising a retaining piece adapted to be wrapped around an article subjected to fastening and a pair of leg segments adapted so as to form one leg with check claws for insertion into a fitting hole bored in a given support plate on being juxtaposed to and pressed against each other, the improvement including having the retaining piece provided at the opposite ends; operating means adapted to release the check claws from their fast engagement with the edges of the fitting hole in the support plate. Owing to this improvement, the device once fastened to the support plate can be released from the support plate by actuating the operating means directly from the front side of the support plate.

Abstract: A releasable cable clamp having a base which can be affixed to a work surface. The base comprises a planar member and an upright pedestal. Connected to the pedestal is a strap which extends therefrom in a generally arcuate manner forming a cable-securing loop. The strap has a catch formed near one end. The catch operates in conjunction with a closure device to close and lock the clamp. A releasing latch is connected to the closure device. The latch and strap have an interlock feature which becomes engaged when the clamp is closed. Actuating the releasing latch causes the strap to be moved such that the catch is disengaged from the closure device, allowing the clamp to open.

Abstract: A coil toop type cable tie of one-piece molded plastic construction having a flexible strap and a fastening head at one end thereof. The fastening has a passageway running parallel to the strap and a hinged pawl extending into the passageway and having at least one tooth adapted to mesh with ratchet teeth on one side of the strap. The hinged pawl is connected to the fastening head by hinge which defines the closed end of a notch separating the hinged pawl from the rest of the fastening head. The notch opens onto a surface of the hinged pawl opposite to the surface on which its tooth or teeth are formed and preferably angles from its closed end to its open end generally toward the strap.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing polypropylene endless loop by blow-moulding polypropylene raw materials into tubular sheet, drawing the same transversely to an extent to provide a draw ratio of at least 4, and before or after the drawing step, cutting the tubular sheet to form individual endless loops, then twisting the cut and drawer loops to provide a twisted endless loop. The preferred polypropylene endless loop product is also disclosed.

Abstract: A clamp fabricated of a springy material having two curved arms attached at a common anchoring point with a series of equally spaced holes along the length of the arms. A first pin extending inwardly and located on the outer extremity of the first of the arms is adapted to engage one of the holes in the second arm, while a second pin extending outwardly and located on the outer extremity of the second of the arms is adapted to engage one of the holes in the first arm. The arms may be of any convenient size and length to roughly define curved concentric loops for accommodating the required number and diameter of wires therein.

Abstract: An elongate bail adapted for use on a container. The bail comprises a polyester web having a thickness in the range of 75 to 225 micrometers prestretched at a ratio in the range of about 2:1 to 4.5:1 to uniaxially orient the web longitudinally of the bail. Adhesive coatings on end portions of the bail are adapted to adhere the bail to the side surfaces of the container. The uniaxially oriented polyester web has sufficient residual stretching ability to cushion shock applied centrally of the bail from the adhesive which attaches the end portions of the bail to the container, and restricts notch sensitivity of the bail in a direction transverse to the bail.

Abstract: A one piece plastic security seal including a generally rectangular housing having a strap integrally attached to said housing. A passageway in the housing, which is generally rectangular in shape, complimentary accepts the strap. The strap includes a plurality of barbs or teeth evenly spaced and offset from one another on opposite sides and opposing edges of the strap. Barbed means are provided within the passageway through the housing and complimentary with the strap barbs, said housing additionally being relieved adjacent opposite edges to provide resiliency to the internal barbs in the passageway.

Abstract: A connector formed of flexible plastic has a female socket at one end of an elongated flexible connection rod provided with two pivotal lock lugs positioned to face each other within a locking aperture and a male inserting head and a stopper at its opposite end which are inserted in the locking aperture; a flexible flange on the male inserting head engages the pivotal lock lugs during insertion and cannot be withdrawn following insertion; a bulbous stopper limits inward movement of the components in the female socket.

Abstract: In a strapping band comprising a tape-shaped core having continuous reinforcing fibers combined together with a thermosetting resin and an outer layer of thermoplastic resin covering the tape-shaped core, the thermoplastic and thermosetting resins each has polymeric units derived from the same monomer.

Abstract: A harnessing device formed by a locking head and an attached webbed strap. The head contains oppositely positioned locking tangs in a guide channel that receives the strap after encirclement of items to be harnessed. The tangs engage abutments of the webbed strap for adjustable retention of the harnessed items. The strap is advantageously molded of a stretch reorientable material. Stretching produces a relatively thin and strengthened web which resists penetration by the locking tangs and reduces the possibility of failure by fracture or reverse rotation. The inclusion of the relatively thin web also promotes homogeneity during molding and avoids imperfections that can cause failure in other types of straps.