Patent ID: 6640394
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A tie comprising:(a) a head shaped to include an elongated strap accepting channel, the strap accepting channel having a longitudinal axis, a strap entry end and a strap exit end, said head comprising a locking member, the locking member comprising a first end and a second end, the first and second ends of the locking member being held fixed in place within said head, the locking member comprising a flexible arm and a rigid tooth formed on the flexible arm, the rigid tooth being disposed to project into the strap accepting channel; and (b) a strap having a first end and a second end, the first end being formed onto said head, said strap being sized and shaped to be inserted into the strap accepting channel so said tie forms a closed loop, said strap being adapted to be engaged by the rigid tooth on said locking member when said tie is formed into a closed loop.