Patent ID: 9481102
Filing Date: 2016-11-01
CPC Classification: B26D,B65B

Claim Text:
1. A spacer comprising: a spacer body configured to be detachably connected to a cable tie tensioning and severing tool, said cable tie tensioning and severing tool being configured for tensioning and severing of a cable tie, said cable tie comprising a head and an elongated tail extending from said head, and said cable tie tensioning and severing tool comprising a front end to receive said tail, a gripper assembly to tension said tail, and a severing mechanism to sever said tail; wherein said spacer body is configured to longitudinally space said head away from said cable tie tensioning and severing tool by a distance that is greater than a longitudinal distance between said front end and said gripper assembly such that a portion of said tail protruding from said head upon severance of said cable tie comprises a cut-off length of that is greater than said longitudinal distance between said front end and said gripper assembly to allow said cable tie to be again tensioned and severed by said cable tie tensioning and severing tool when said spacer body is detached from said cable tie tensioning and severing tool.