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US4235404A
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Cable strap
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1979-03-29
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Granted: 1980-11-25
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Expires: 1999-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A cable strap for tying a bundle of cables comprising a flexible encircling element which is adapted to wrap the cables and which has engaging means thereon, retaining means having a locking element which is adapted to inter-engage with the engaging means on the encircling element and an extensible section between the encircling element and the retaining means which is resiliently extensible in the direction of the length of the encircling element. The engaging means on the encircling element is detachably inter-engageable with the locking element so that the encircling element can be wrapped around a bundle of cables and then temporarily locked in position by inter-engagement of the engaging means with the locking element.
Inventors
- 👤 Willibald Kraus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:08
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/30; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/10; F16G11/101; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; F16L3/23; F16L3/233; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A cable strap comprising a flexible encircling element having engaging means thereon, said engaging means including cross pieces extending at right angles to the length of the encircling element, spaced at intervals from one another and connected by a central strip, retaining means having a locking element adapted to interengage with the engaging means, said locking element being hook-shaped and being formed with a central recess, said engaging means being detachably inter-engageable with the locking element, and an extensible section between the encircling element and the retaining means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A cable strap comprising a flexible encircling element having engaging means thereon, said engaging means including cross pieces extending at right angles to the length of the encircling element, spaced at intervals from one another and connected by a central strip, retaining means having a locking element adapted to interengage with the engaging means, said locking element being hook-shaped and being formed with a central recess, said engaging means being detachably inter-engageable with the locking element, and an extensible section between the encircling element and the retaining means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 1 wherein the extensible section has an undulating shape which is extensible in the direction of the length of the encircling element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 1 wherein the width of the central recess is equal to the width of the central strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 1 wherein the hook-shaped locking element is positioned above the tie-shaped encircling element and formed with downwardly directed catches adapted to inter-engage with the cross pieces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 1 wherein a mounting section is provided between the locking element and the extensible section for fastening the cable strap to a support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 5 wherein the locking element is connected to the mounting section by a curved neck portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 5 wherein the mounting section is formed with a slot of smaller dimensions connected to an aperture, and a rectangular recess is provided on the upper side of the support section around the aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 7 wherein a locking tongue partially overlaps the aperture and the slot projects into the rectangular recess, the locking tongue having a downwardly directed inclined surface and a flat locking section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 5 wherein the mounting section includes a stud having fastening elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 9 wherein the fastening elements on the stud are situated opposite one another and connected to the mounting section by an intermediate web.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 10 wherein the web and the fastening elements on the stud are surrounded by a membrane which extends up to the mounting section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 5 wherein the mounting section is formed with a U-shaped recess extending parallel to the encircling element and including an inclined run-in surface and a clamping section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cable strap as claimed in claim 1 wherein a grooved gripping tab is provided adjacent to the encircling element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cable strap as claim in claim 1 wherein the cross pieces of said engaging means are also connected by outer strips.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-25 | 1984-05-26 | 1984-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-25 | 1988-05-26 | 1988-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-25 | 1992-05-26 | 1992-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |