Patent ID: 7086803
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: B64D,F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A thimble comprising a first convex surface about a first axis and a second convex surface about a second axis, the first and second axes being substantially perpendicular to each other and the first and second surfaces being opposite each other, the thimble being such that a first length of elongate material can be wrapped over said first convex surface and back on itself to form a first loop around the thimble and a second length of elongate material can then be wrapped over said second convex surface through said first loop and back on itself to form a second loop around the thimble, wherein a passageway extends through the thimble, from a first region on one of the first and second surfaces to a second, opposite region on that surface, such that a securing tie may pass through the passageway and across the other one of the first and second surfaces for securing a length of elongate material to said other one of the surfaces.