Abstract: A one piece cable tie for positioning first and second wires relative to one another comprising spacer means for spacing the first wire a predetermined distance from the second wire, retaining means for releasably retaining the first wire, securing means for securely holding the first and second wires against relative movement and spaced the predetermined distance, and abutment means for tightening the hold of the cable tie about the wires.

Abstract: A tie for forming a plurality of elongate objects into a bundle and for holding two objects together. The tie includes an elongate strap having a plurality of spaced abutments therealong and a metal locking head joined to one end of the strap. The locking head comprises a floor with a strap-receiving aperture therethrough and a locking tongue for engaging one of the abutments. The tongue and floor are joined by a resilient neck from which the tongue extends toward the floor to at least partially overlie the aperture. Threading of the strap causes the tongue to deflect away from the floor and the tongue lockingly engages one of the abutments upon attempted retrograde movement of the strap.

Abstract: A self-stripping connector is disclosed wherein a pair of channels are disposed in a unitary insulating body having a base portion and cover portion hingedly secured together. The walls of the insulating body define an aperture extending transversely of and intersecting each of the channels and provide a guide surface for a contact element positioned in the aperture for making positive electrical connection to a pair of wires disposed in the channels. The contact element has a first surface defining an outer boundary that is in contact with the guide surface at points spaced on the boundary lying in more than a single plane and is configured so as to be substantially supported against tipping by the insulating body prior to, and during, engagement with the wires.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a plurality of elongate objects such as wires into a bundle of circular cross section. The apparatus comprises a base adapted to be securely affixed to a mount such as a panelboard and a frame for mounting on the base. The frame comprises a pair of arms extending upwardly from adjacent the base with each arm terminating in an end portion. The end portions are movable relative to one another between a retaining position wherein the spacing between the end portions is less than the diameter of one of the objects and a release position wherein the spacing is at least as great as the object diameter. In their release portion, the end portions define an object-receiving opening. The arms are biased toward their retaining position. The apparatus further comprises a length of elastomeric material removably carried by the frame and free of the base. The length includes a portion bridging the arms adjacent the free ends.