Patent ID: 6119314
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A multi-function tie comprising:(a) a strap having a plurality of teeth;(b) a holder including upper and lower members and a pair of connecting members, said connecting members connecting said upper and lower members;(c) at least one upper tooth disposed on said upper member, said at least one upper tooth cooperates with said plurality of teeth of said strap so that when said strap and said holder are in a first position said strap is discretely ratchetable in a first direction;(d) at least one lower tooth disposed on said lower member, said at least one lower tooth cooperates with said plurality of teeth of said strap so that when said strap and said holder are in a second position said strap is discretely ratchetable in a second direction, which is opposite to said first direction;(e) a retainer selectively engaging with said holder to retain said strap in one of said first position and said second position; andwherein one of said holder and said retainer being movable perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal direction of extension of said strap to permit movement of said strap between said first position and said second position.