Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same

Abstract

Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices to hold together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around the plurality of objects and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.

1 . A cable lacing tie device comprising a head assembly and a cable lacing tape;
 the head assembly retaining a first portion of the cable lacing tape and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly; and   the head assembly further comprising a retainer adapted to retain a portion of the length of cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the cable lacing tape is a first end of the cable lacing tape that is molded within the head assembly. 
     
     
         3 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 1 , wherein the retainer further comprises protrusions. 
     
     
         4 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 1 , wherein the retainer is movable. 
     
     
         5 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 1 , wherein the head assembly further comprises a compression member. 
     
     
         6 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 5 , wherein the compression member urges a portion of the cable lacing tape into engagement with the retainer. 
     
     
         7 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 5 , wherein the compression member further comprises the retainer. 
     
     
         8 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 5 , wherein the compression member further comprises protrusions that engage the cable lacing tape. 
     
     
         9 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 5 , wherein the head assembly further comprises an undercut and the compression member further comprises a locking extension that is adapted to engage the undercut. 
     
     
         10 . A cable lacing tie device comprising a head assembly, a cable lacing tape, and a retainer adapted to urge a portion of the cable lacing tape into a retained position within the head assembly. 
     
     
         11 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 10 , wherein at least a further portion of the cable lacing tape is connected to the head assembly. 
     
     
         12 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 10 , wherein the head assembly further comprises a body and the retainer is connected to the body. 
     
     
         13 . The cable lacing tie device of  claim 12 , wherein the retainer is pivotally connected to the body of the head assembly. 
     
     
         14 . A method of holding together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device, wherein the cable lacing tie device includes a head assembly and a cable lacing tape configured to have a first portion of the cable lacing tape retained within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape with a second portion extending from the head assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
 locating the head assembly at or near the plurality of objects;   moving the second portion of the cable lacing tape to a position looped around the plurality of objects; and   moving the second portion of the cable lacing tape to a position wherein the second portion of the cable lacing tape engages and is retained within the head assembly.   
     
     
         15 . The method of holding together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device of  claim 14 , wherein the first portion of the cable lacing tape is insert-molded within the head assembly.