Abstract: A fastener for bundling wires or packaging other articles in which the ends of a smooth flexible plastic strap are inserted into parallel passageways through a plastic body and retained by locking ears extending into the passageways. An anchor member, formed from a single piece of spring sheet metal, includes a base portion, the two oppositely-extending locking ears and two intermediate oppositely-extending retaining ears that retain the anchor member within the body. The locking ears extend into the passageways to cinch the strap and prevent its being withdrawn. The outer ends of the locking ears are beveled to improve the holding power of the head. When the fastener has been applied to tie a bundle of articles, the forces operating on the fastener are in directions transverse to the axes of the passageways, thereby substantially increasing the holding power of the fastener.

Abstract: An improved bundling tie is disclosed of the type having a relatively rigid head and an integrally attached strap having a series of ratchet teeth on its inner surface which engage another series of complementary ratchet teeth on a pawl member positioned within a transverse slot through the head.

Abstract: An organic plastic matchbook cover having continuous front, back and side walls, and that is closed at its bottom and generally open at its top. The walls and bottom define a generally wedge-shaped interior cavity having the size and shape necessary to receive a conventional paper matchbook therewithin. An opening is provided in the front wall of the cover in position to overlie the striking surface of the matchbook, and a second opening is provided in the back wall to permit a thumb or finger to engage the back of the matchbook. A holding tab projects from the top of the back wall partially across the top of the cover towards the front wall in position to overlie and engage the top of a matchbook positioned in the cavity, and a locking tab projects inwardly from each of the side walls.