Patent ID: 7100248

Claim:
An adjustable tie strap, comprising: (a) an elongated narrow web having first and second ends; (b) said web having a first edge and a second edge extending from said first and second ends, said web having between said edges and said ends thereof a plurality of spaced apart ratchet teeth each ratchet tooth having a base and an upper tooth surface, said base of said teeth forming a substantially closed surface between said edges and said ends, wherein said web includes a plurality of spaced apart holes formed therethrough; (c) said first end including a fastener having an aperture; (d) said fastener including a pawl positioned to engage one of said teeth to prevent withdrawal of said web from said fastener when said second end is inserted through said aperture; said holes being sized such that said pawl cannot be received by any one of said holes; and (e) a release tab coupled with said fastener for flexing said fastener to disengage said pawl from said one of said teeth for releasing said web from said fastener.