Patent ID: 6588074
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: A44B,B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for binding at least one article, comprising (a) at least partially surrounding the article with a first elongate strap portion that comprises a base sheet having oppositely facing first and second major surfaces and being configured on at least one major surface with an array of parallel, narrowly spaced, elastically deformable ribs projecting integrally from the base sheet; the ribs comprising a stem portion attached to and substantially upright from the base sheet and a flange attached to at least one side of the stem portion and spaced from the base sheet; the underside surface of the outer portion of at least some flanges projecting downwardly toward the base sheet; the array of ribs establishing a first fastening surface that can be pressed against and thereby interconnected with an identical fastening surface; and the flange having a substantial thickness over most of its width such that the stem portion deforms in preference to the flange during peel-type disengagement from an identical fastening surface; and (b) interconnecting the first fastening surface with a second fastening surface carried on a further structural member disposed around the article.