Method for securing objects using wires

Abstract

The invention controls the break-off point of twisted wires to predictably break at the edge of the tightening tool. This is achieved by slightly weakening the wire at this point, using the pressure of the tightening tool and the shape of the jaw to introduce a controlled weak point. The tool creates uniform and strong twisted wire joints.

1 . A method for securing objects using a wire comprising of:
 wrapping wires around said objects; and   gripping ends of said wires and twisting then together in a manner causing said twisted wires to break off in a predictable break-off point.   
   
   
       2 . A method as in  claim 1  wherein said predictable break off is achieved by griping said wires using a tool generating a predictable and repeatable pressure. 
   
   
       3 . A method as in  claim 1  wherein said wires are gripped using a locking tool having hard jaws and said break-off point is at the edge of said jaws. 
   
   
       4 . A tool for twisting together wires used for securing objects, said tool gripping said wires in a manner causing the twisted wires always to break off at the tip of said tool. 
   
   
       5 . A tool as in  claim 4  wherein said tool being in the shape of locking pliers. 
   
   
       6 . A tool as in  claim 4  wherein said tool being in the shape of a screwdriver. 
   
   
       7 . A tool as in  claim 4  wherein said tool comprises a snap action mechanism set for a particular wire size. 
   
   
       8 . A tool as in  claim 4  wherein said tool is disposable. 
   
   
       9 . A tool as in  claim 4  having jaws shaped to generate a centering action when gripping said wires.