Patent ID: 6536719
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: F16L,H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A cable bundling device comprising:a flexible arcuate strap portion, said flexible arcuate strap portion having a first end and a second end, and an inner surface and an outer surface, said outer surface forming a perimeter of said flexible arcuate strap portion, wherein said first and second ends form a discontinuity in said perimeter of said flexible arcuate strap portion, and wherein said inner surface forms a cavity; first and second finger grips, said first finger grip being located adjacent to said first end, and said second finger grip being located adjacent to said second end, wherein said first and second finger grips allow interposition of a finger between said flexible arcuate strap portion and said finger grip, wherein said first and second ends substantially abut each other when said flexible arcuate strap portion is in a relaxed state; and a male engagement feature located adjacent to said first end, and a female engagement feature located adjacent to said second end, wherein said male and female engagement features interlock when said flexible arcuate strap portion is forced into a closed state; wherein said finger grips are formed separately from said flexible arcuate strap portion, and are mechanically fastened to said flexible arcuate strap portion.