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US3810596A
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Flexible base for cable tie
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1972-05-16
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A flexible base for a cable tie, made by a simple extruding, cutting and shaping operation, serves as an inexpensive but fully effective means for adherently fastening the strap-like cable tie to flat or rounded structural surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 R Elm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/10; F16L3/12; H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/30; H02G3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A flexible base for a cable tie, comprising a generally rectangular thin flexible plastic pad not more than about 0.012 inch in thickness having a flat surface and an opposite surface having two opposing edges and a thickened central flat raised portion not more than about 0.020 inch in thickness forming a ridge parallel to said edges; a central length of said ridge being lifted above the level of said opposite surface to form a bridge for retaining a flexible cable tie; said pad being perforate at each of the four corners of said bridge; and a conformable adhesive layer affixed over the flat surface of said pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A flexible base for a cable tie, comprising a generally rectangular thin flexible plastic pad not more than about 0.012 inch in thickness having a flat surface and an opposite surface having two opposing edges and a thickened central flat raised portion not more than about 0.020 inch in thickness forming a ridge parallel to said edges; a central length of said ridge being lifted above the level of said opposite surface to form a bridge for retaining a flexible cable tie; said pad being perforate at each of the four corners of said bridge; and a conformable adhesive layer affixed over the flat surface of said pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Flexible base of claim 1 wherein said pad is about 0.01 inch in thickness and said bridge is about 0.02 inch in thickness, and wherein said base is composed of nylon polyamide polymer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Flexible base of claim 1 wherein is inserted Within the opening between said bridge and said pad a cable tie strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
96 words
An elongate thin strip of tough flexible polymeric plastic material having a flat surface and an opposite surface having opposing tapering edges and a thickened central flat raised portion forming a ridge parallel to said edges, said strip being not more than about 0.012 inch in thickness and being slit at periodic intervals along both edges of said ridge and being perforate at each end of each slit, and suitable for separation into segments, one for each said interval, to provide cable tie base members, said ridge being not more than about 0.020 inch in thickness.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
An elongate thin strip of tough flexible polymeric plastic material having a flat surface and an opposite surface having opposing tapering edges and a thickened central flat raised portion forming a ridge parallel to said edges, said strip being not more than about 0.012 inch in thickness and being slit at periodic intervals along both edges of said ridge and being perforate at each end of each slit, and suitable for separation into segments, one for each said interval, to provide cable tie base members, said ridge being not more than about 0.020 inch in thickness.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
Strip material of claim 4 having said ridge lifted above the level of said strip between slits at each of said intervals and having over said flat surface a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |