Tamper-proof tie

A lacing and channel technology, applied in the lacing field, can solve problems such as theft

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-06
AVERY DENNISON CORP
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As can be appreciated, when such ties are used for security purposes to secure the lids of medicine boxes during transport, the ability for unscrupulous customers to fiddle with the ties can lead to theft, which is highly undesirable.

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[0070] Referring now to Figures 1-15, there is shown a first embodiment of a tether constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and generally designated 11 in the drawings. As will be described in further detail below, the particular configuration of the tether 11 makes it less susceptible to tampering or tampering when forming a closed loop, which is desirable.

[0071] The strap 11 is mainly used to securely fasten a ski tag to a garment such as a ski jacket. It should be understood, however, that strap 11 is not limited to use for attaching ski tags as described above. The strap 11 may be used in any application requiring the strap to form a closed loop of fixed size. For example, the strap 11 may also be used to secure the lid of a medicine chest or food container in a closed position during transport and / or storage. As another example, strap 11 may be used to connect two or more items of commerce, such as shoes, together.

[0072] The tether ...

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Abstract

One embodiment of a tamper-proof tie includes a head and an attached strap. The head includes a strap accepting channel includes a strap entry and a strap exit end. The head cavity includes an open end. The head includes a flexible locking member comprising first and second ends which are fixed in comprises a finger and a projection. In use, the strap is inserted into the strap accepting channel so the tie forms a closed loop. As the strap is inserted into the head the locking member engages the anti-tampering device to prevent withdrawal of the strap from the head. With the tie formed into a closed loop, the anti-tampering device substantially encloses the entry end and the exit end of the strap accepting channel and the open end of the blind cavity.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to a tie and, more particularly, to a tie capable of forming a closed loop. Background technique [0002] Laces are well known in the art and they are used for a wide variety of different purposes. [0003] One well known and widely used type of tie is the cable tie. Cable ties are widely used to bundle together multiple objects, such as a set of wires. [0004] One well-known cable tie that is commonly used in commerce includes a serrated strip that fits over a perforated head. In use, the cable tie forms a closed loop by inserting the serrated strip into the perforated head. [0005] When a serrated strap is inserted into the holed head, an internal detent, or deadbolt, disposed in the holed head, lockably engages the serrations on the strap to prevent the strap from slipping through the hole. loosen in the head. In this way, the construction of the closed loop of the cable tie is secured by the engagement...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D63/10A61M39/00G09F3/03
CPCG09F3/037B65D2563/106B65D63/1063
Inventor W·G·伯罗克尔J·C·比诺伊特
Owner AVERY DENNISON CORP
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