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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D63/00—Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles
- B65D63/10—Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
- B65D63/1018—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like
- B65D63/1027—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like the integral securing member being formed as a female and male locking member, e.g. locking head and locking teeth, or the like
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/14—Bale and package ties, hose clamps
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- This invention relates to securing straps. It relates, more particularly, to an adjustable strap for hanging coils of wire, ropes, chains, garden hoses, etc.
- the present invention provides a securing strap adapted for use independently or in combination with one or more similar straps, the or each said securing strap including a head portion and a shank portion, said head portion including first and second arrowhead shaped portions, each said arrowhead shaped portion having a neck portion, said arrowhead shaped portions being positioned in a head to tail relationship, said shank portion including first and second slots, said neck portion of said first arrowhead portion being adapted to engage said first slot, said neck portion of said second arrowhead portion being adapted to engage said second slot.
- said neck portion of said first arrowhead shaped portion is adapted to engage one of said slots of said shank portion of said strap to thereby form a first loop
- said neck portion of said second arrowhead portion is adapted to engage the other of said slots of said shank portion of said strap to thereby form a second loop.
- said first arrowhead shaped portion is positioned at an end of the head portion of the or each said securing strap.
- the arrangement is such that the second loop is within the first loop.
- said first loop is adapted to be looped around a coiled body.
- said second loop is adapted to receive a portion of an elongated member forming said coiled body.
- the securing strap can be made of a bendable material.
- said securing strap is made of a resilient material.
- said securing strap is made of a resilient and compressible material.
- said securing strap is made of an elastomeric material.
- said securing strap further includes attachment means for securing said securing strap to a supporting body.
- the size of said first loop is adjustable.
- the present invention provides a method for hanging a coiled body, said body being formed by looping an elongated member, said method including the step of applying a resilient securing strap to said coiled body such that a first portion of said securing strap supports said coiled body, and a second portion of said securing strap supports an end of said elongated member.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a securing strap according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a fragmentary perspective view of the strap of FIG. 1 , illustrating the details of a head portion of the strap;
- FIG. 3 is a fragmentary side view of the strap of FIG. 1 , illustrating the details of the head portion of the strap;
- FIG. 4 is a schematic illustration of a method of inserting the head portion of the strap of FIG. 1 into a slot of a loop portion of the strap;
- FIG. 5 is a fragmentary isometric view of the strap of FIG. 1 with the head portion looped through a proximate slot of the strap;
- FIG. 6 is a schematic isometric view of the strap of FIG. 1 with the head portion looped through a distal slot of the strap;
- FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of the strap of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is a schematic view of the strap of FIG. 1 wherein the second loop is formed outside the first loop;
- FIG. 9 illustrates an initial position of a coiled body
- FIG. 10 illustrates the securing strap of FIG. 1 supporting the coiled body of FIG. 9 ;
- FIG. 11 illustrates the securing strap of FIG. 1 in a final position
- FIG. 12 is a plan view of a securing strap according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the strap of FIG. 12 , wherein a second loop is formed outside a first loop;
- FIG. 14 illustrates the use of the strap of FIG. 12 in combination with a similar strap
- FIG. 15 illustrates a modified use of the straps of FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 16 is a plan view of a strap according to a third embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 17 is a schematic isometric view of the strap of FIG. 16 ;
- FIG. 18 is a schematic isometric view of a strap according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic isometric view of a strap according to a fifth embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 20 is a schematic plan view of the strap of FIG. 19 , broken in the middle for ease of representation.
- the securing strap 10 is in the form of an elongated body having a head portion 12 and a shank portion 13 .
- the shank portion 13 is in the form of a relatively thin and flat strip and includes a loop portion 14 , a locking portion 16 , and a hanging portion 18 .
- the head portion 12 includes two arrowhead shaped portions 20 and 22 connected in a head-to-tail manner.
- Each arrowhead shaped portion ( 20 , 22 ) includes a narrow neck portion ( 24 , 26 ) and a V-shape body portion ( 28 , 30 ).
- the body portion 28 terminates to a tip 32 .
- the head portion 12 is substantially thicker than the shank portion 13 . More preferably, the thickness of the arrowhead shaped portion 22 is approximately twice the thickness of the shank portion 13 . The length of the neck portion 26 is approximately equal to the thickness of the shank portion 13 .
- the loop portion 14 of the shank portion 13 includes a longitudinal slot 34 (a proximal slot) through which the head portion 12 may be inserted.
- the width of the slot 34 is approximately equal to the width of the neck portion 26 .
- the locking portion 16 includes a plurality of longitudinal slots 36 a , 36 b , and 36 c (distal slots) through which the arrowhead shaped portion 20 can be inserted.
- the width of the slots 36 a , 36 b , 36 c is approximately equal to the width of the neck portion 20 .
- the overall length of the locking portion 16 and or the number of slots 36 will depend on the desired use of the securing strap 10 .
- the hanging portion 18 includes an aperture 38 for securing the securing strap 10 to a wall or another supporting structure.
- the securing strap 10 is in the form of a one-piece member made of a flexible resilient and compressible material (e.g., elastomeric materials, rubber-like materials, latex, etc). In other embodiments the securing strap 10 is made of a bendable material such as plastics, leather, etc. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the securing strap can be made of any other suitable material, including fabric, metals, etc.
- a flexible resilient and compressible material e.g., elastomeric materials, rubber-like materials, latex, etc.
- the securing strap 10 is made of a bendable material such as plastics, leather, etc. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the securing strap can be made of any other suitable material, including fabric, metals, etc.
- the hanging portion can be manufactured from a metal and then attached to the locking portion 16 during a succeeding manufacturing step.
- the slots 34 , 36 , and 38 can be reinforced to increase the durability of the securing strap 10 .
- the head portion 12 is inserted and locked into the slot 34 by first forming a loop and then twisting the head portion 90 degree so that the head portion 12 can pass through the slot 34 until the neck portion 26 is aligned with the slot 34 .
- the head portion 12 is then twisted 90 degree back to its original position.
- the user can insert the head portion 12 into the slot 34 by moving the side edges of the slot 34 apart to widen the slot 34 (not shown), if the material of the strap 10 allows it.
- the neck portion 26 is locked in the slot 34 to thereby form a loop 40 , the purpose of which will be described later in this patent specification.
- the arrowhead portion 20 is then inserted into one of the slots 36 (e.g., the slot 36 a ) in a manner similar to the discussed above in relation to the loop 40 .
- a locking loop 42 is formed.
- the locking loop 42 is of a larger diameter that the loop 40 .
- the size of the locking loop 42 can be adjusted by selectively positioning the arrowhead portion 20 for locking engagement with one of the locking slots 36 .
- the loop 40 can be positioned outside the locking loop 42 so that the securing strap can support two articles (e.g., cables, etc) in a spaced relationship.
- a user inserts the securing strap 10 through a coil of wire 50 so that an end 52 of the wire 50 passes through a pre-formed loop 40 , as schematically illustrated in FIG. 9 .
- the user can form the loop 40 by looping the head portion 12 about the end 52 of the coil 50 .
- the user then forms the locking loop 42 by passing the arrowhead portion 20 through a slot 36 so that the loop 42 fits around the coil of wire, as illustrated in FIG. 10 .
- the securing strap 10 can then be attached to a hook 56 secured to a wall 54 or to any other suitable support member, as shown in FIG. 11 .
- the hanging portion 38 may include any attachment means known in the prior art.
- the securing strap 10 is made of rubber. Due to the resiliency of this material the securing strap 10 will stretch under the weight of the coil of wire, compressing the wire, the internal loop 40 , and the neck portions 24 , 26 , and preventing disengagement of the head portion 12 and the shank 13 . In addition, due to the fact that this material is compressible, frictional contacts between different portion of the securing strap and between the securing strap and the coil of wire will further contribute to the safety of the device.
- FIGS. 12-15 Illustrated in FIGS. 12-15 is a securing strap 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- the securing strap 100 includes a shank portion provided with a plurality of locking slots 130 .
- the strap 100 further includes two head portions 120 located at ends of the strap 100 .
- the head portions 120 are similar to those illustrated in FIGS. 1-11 and include two arrowhead shaped portions positioned in a head to tail relationship.
- the securing strap 100 can be used as a separate securing device.
- the securing strap can be used in combination with one or more similar straps 100 . 1 and 100 . 2 to form a loop of a larger diameter (see FIG. 14 ).
- the arrowhead shaped portion of the strap 100 . 1 can be locked in a slot of the strap 100 . 1 or a slot of the securing strap 100 . 2 .
- the securing straps 100 . 1 and 100 . 2 can be used in a combination to provide a securing strap of an increased length (see FIG. 15 ).
- FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate a third preferred embodiment of the strap.
- the strap of FIGS. 16 and 17 is generally similar to the first embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 11 , and like reference numerals are used to denote like features.
- the strap of FIGS. 16 and 17 varies from that of FIGS. 1 to 11 by the addition of a hook 200 lying in a plane transverse to, and more preferably generally perpendicular to the general plane of the strap. This hook 200 provides additional ease and simplicity of use.
- the hook 200 may be integrally formed with the strap, for example by molding, or may be formed separately and attached to the remainder of the strap.
- FIG. 18 , and FIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate respectively fourth and fifth preferred embodiments of the strap.
- the straps of FIGS. 18 to 20 are generally similar to the second embodiment of FIGS. 12 to 15 , and like reference numerals are used to denote like features.
- the strap of FIGS. 18 to 20 vary from that of FIGS. 12 to 15 in that the middle portion of the strap includes a more narrow portion 210 which optionally does not include slots.
- the more narrow portion 210 is preferably formed integrally with the remainder of the strap middle portion, for example by molding.
- the more narrow portion 210 a has a generally rectangular transverse cross-section, for example of similar thickness but more narrow than the adjacent regions of remainder of the middle portion.
- the more narrow portion 210 b has a generally circular transverse cross-section, for example of greater thickness than the adjacent regions of remainder of the middle portion.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a securing strap adapted for use independently or in combination with one or more similar straps, the or each securing strap including a head portion and a shank portion. The head portion includes first and second arrowhead shaped portions, each arrowhead shaped portion having a neck portion and positioned in a head to tail relationship. The shank portion includes first and second slots. The neck portion of the first arrowhead portion being adapted to engage the first slot, and the neck portion of the second arrowhead portion being adapted to engage the second slot.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/129,587, filed May 13, 2005, to be issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,404,238, on Jul. 29, 2008, which claims priority from AU Patent Application No. 2004902567, filed May 13, 2004, both of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- This invention relates to securing straps. It relates, more particularly, to an adjustable strap for hanging coils of wire, ropes, chains, garden hoses, etc.
- In a first form the present invention provides a securing strap adapted for use independently or in combination with one or more similar straps, the or each said securing strap including a head portion and a shank portion, said head portion including first and second arrowhead shaped portions, each said arrowhead shaped portion having a neck portion, said arrowhead shaped portions being positioned in a head to tail relationship, said shank portion including first and second slots, said neck portion of said first arrowhead portion being adapted to engage said first slot, said neck portion of said second arrowhead portion being adapted to engage said second slot.
- Preferably said neck portion of said first arrowhead shaped portion is adapted to engage one of said slots of said shank portion of said strap to thereby form a first loop, and said neck portion of said second arrowhead portion is adapted to engage the other of said slots of said shank portion of said strap to thereby form a second loop.
- Preferably said first arrowhead shaped portion is positioned at an end of the head portion of the or each said securing strap.
- More preferably, the arrangement is such that the second loop is within the first loop.
- Preferably said first loop is adapted to be looped around a coiled body.
- More preferably said second loop is adapted to receive a portion of an elongated member forming said coiled body.
- The securing strap can be made of a bendable material.
- Preferably said securing strap is made of a resilient material.
- More preferably said securing strap is made of a resilient and compressible material.
- Preferably said securing strap is made of an elastomeric material.
- Preferably said securing strap further includes attachment means for securing said securing strap to a supporting body.
- Preferably the size of said first loop is adjustable.
- In a second form the present invention provides a method for hanging a coiled body, said body being formed by looping an elongated member, said method including the step of applying a resilient securing strap to said coiled body such that a first portion of said securing strap supports said coiled body, and a second portion of said securing strap supports an end of said elongated member.
- Embodiments of the invention will be described below, by way of example only, with reference to accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a securing strap according to the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary perspective view of the strap ofFIG. 1 , illustrating the details of a head portion of the strap; -
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary side view of the strap ofFIG. 1 , illustrating the details of the head portion of the strap; -
FIG. 4 is a schematic illustration of a method of inserting the head portion of the strap ofFIG. 1 into a slot of a loop portion of the strap; -
FIG. 5 is a fragmentary isometric view of the strap ofFIG. 1 with the head portion looped through a proximate slot of the strap; -
FIG. 6 is a schematic isometric view of the strap ofFIG. 1 with the head portion looped through a distal slot of the strap; -
FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of the strap ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a schematic view of the strap ofFIG. 1 wherein the second loop is formed outside the first loop; -
FIG. 9 illustrates an initial position of a coiled body; -
FIG. 10 illustrates the securing strap ofFIG. 1 supporting the coiled body ofFIG. 9 ; -
FIG. 11 illustrates the securing strap ofFIG. 1 in a final position; -
FIG. 12 is a plan view of a securing strap according to a second embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the strap ofFIG. 12 , wherein a second loop is formed outside a first loop; -
FIG. 14 illustrates the use of the strap ofFIG. 12 in combination with a similar strap; -
FIG. 15 illustrates a modified use of the straps ofFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 16 is a plan view of a strap according to a third embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 17 is a schematic isometric view of the strap ofFIG. 16 ; -
FIG. 18 is a schematic isometric view of a strap according to a fourth embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 19 is a schematic isometric view of a strap according to a fifth embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 20 is a schematic plan view of the strap ofFIG. 19 , broken in the middle for ease of representation. - Referring now to the drawings, a
securing strap 10 embodying the principles of this invention is shown inFIGS. 1-3 . Thesecuring strap 10 is in the form of an elongated body having ahead portion 12 and ashank portion 13. Theshank portion 13 is in the form of a relatively thin and flat strip and includes aloop portion 14, alocking portion 16, and ahanging portion 18. - The
head portion 12 includes two arrowhead shapedportions body portion 28 terminates to atip 32. - In a preferred embodiment, the
head portion 12 is substantially thicker than theshank portion 13. More preferably, the thickness of the arrowhead shapedportion 22 is approximately twice the thickness of theshank portion 13. The length of theneck portion 26 is approximately equal to the thickness of theshank portion 13. - The
loop portion 14 of theshank portion 13 includes a longitudinal slot 34 (a proximal slot) through which thehead portion 12 may be inserted. In a preferred embodiment, the width of theslot 34 is approximately equal to the width of theneck portion 26. - The
locking portion 16 includes a plurality oflongitudinal slots shaped portion 20 can be inserted. Preferably the width of theslots neck portion 20. The overall length of thelocking portion 16 and or the number of slots 36 will depend on the desired use of the securingstrap 10. - The hanging
portion 18 includes anaperture 38 for securing thesecuring strap 10 to a wall or another supporting structure. - In a preferred embodiment, the
securing strap 10 is in the form of a one-piece member made of a flexible resilient and compressible material (e.g., elastomeric materials, rubber-like materials, latex, etc). In other embodiments thesecuring strap 10 is made of a bendable material such as plastics, leather, etc. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the securing strap can be made of any other suitable material, including fabric, metals, etc. - Likewise, different elements and or sections of the securing
strap 10 can be manufactured from different materials, for example the hanging portion can be manufactured from a metal and then attached to thelocking portion 16 during a succeeding manufacturing step. Similarly theslots strap 10. - Referring now to
FIG. 4 , thehead portion 12 is inserted and locked into theslot 34 by first forming a loop and then twisting the head portion 90 degree so that thehead portion 12 can pass through theslot 34 until theneck portion 26 is aligned with theslot 34. Thehead portion 12 is then twisted 90 degree back to its original position. Alternatively, the user can insert thehead portion 12 into theslot 34 by moving the side edges of theslot 34 apart to widen the slot 34 (not shown), if the material of thestrap 10 allows it. As illustrated inFIG. 5 , theneck portion 26 is locked in theslot 34 to thereby form aloop 40, the purpose of which will be described later in this patent specification. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 6 and 7 , thearrowhead portion 20 is then inserted into one of the slots 36 (e.g., theslot 36 a) in a manner similar to the discussed above in relation to theloop 40. As a result, a lockingloop 42 is formed. As best illustrated inFIG. 7 , the lockingloop 42 is of a larger diameter that theloop 40. The size of the lockingloop 42 can be adjusted by selectively positioning thearrowhead portion 20 for locking engagement with one of the locking slots 36. In an alternative embodiment illustrated inFIG. 8 , theloop 40 can be positioned outside the lockingloop 42 so that the securing strap can support two articles (e.g., cables, etc) in a spaced relationship. - In use, a user inserts the securing
strap 10 through a coil ofwire 50 so that anend 52 of thewire 50 passes through apre-formed loop 40, as schematically illustrated inFIG. 9 . Alternatively, the user can form theloop 40 by looping thehead portion 12 about theend 52 of thecoil 50. The user then forms the lockingloop 42 by passing thearrowhead portion 20 through a slot 36 so that theloop 42 fits around the coil of wire, as illustrated inFIG. 10 . The securingstrap 10 can then be attached to ahook 56 secured to awall 54 or to any other suitable support member, as shown inFIG. 11 . It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that the hangingportion 38 may include any attachment means known in the prior art. - As it was mentioned earlier, in a preferred embodiment the securing
strap 10 is made of rubber. Due to the resiliency of this material the securingstrap 10 will stretch under the weight of the coil of wire, compressing the wire, theinternal loop 40, and theneck portions head portion 12 and theshank 13. In addition, due to the fact that this material is compressible, frictional contacts between different portion of the securing strap and between the securing strap and the coil of wire will further contribute to the safety of the device. - Illustrated in
FIGS. 12-15 is a securingstrap 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Similarly to the embodiment shown inFIGS. 1-11 , the securingstrap 100 includes a shank portion provided with a plurality of lockingslots 130. Thestrap 100 further includes twohead portions 120 located at ends of thestrap 100. Thehead portions 120 are similar to those illustrated inFIGS. 1-11 and include two arrowhead shaped portions positioned in a head to tail relationship. - As illustrated in
FIG. 13 , the securingstrap 100 can be used as a separate securing device. Alternatively, the securing strap can be used in combination with one or more similar straps 100.1 and 100.2 to form a loop of a larger diameter (seeFIG. 14 ). To this end, the arrowhead shaped portion of the strap 100.1 can be locked in a slot of the strap 100.1 or a slot of the securing strap 100.2. - As illustrated in
FIG. 15 , the securing straps 100.1 and 100.2 can be used in a combination to provide a securing strap of an increased length (seeFIG. 15 ). -
FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate a third preferred embodiment of the strap. - The strap of
FIGS. 16 and 17 is generally similar to the first embodiment ofFIGS. 1 to 11 , and like reference numerals are used to denote like features. The strap ofFIGS. 16 and 17 varies from that ofFIGS. 1 to 11 by the addition of ahook 200 lying in a plane transverse to, and more preferably generally perpendicular to the general plane of the strap. Thishook 200 provides additional ease and simplicity of use. - The
hook 200 may be integrally formed with the strap, for example by molding, or may be formed separately and attached to the remainder of the strap. -
FIG. 18 , andFIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate respectively fourth and fifth preferred embodiments of the strap. - The straps of
FIGS. 18 to 20 are generally similar to the second embodiment ofFIGS. 12 to 15 , and like reference numerals are used to denote like features. The strap ofFIGS. 18 to 20 vary from that ofFIGS. 12 to 15 in that the middle portion of the strap includes a more narrow portion 210 which optionally does not include slots. - The more narrow portion 210 is preferably formed integrally with the remainder of the strap middle portion, for example by molding.
- In the embodiment of
FIG. 18 , the morenarrow portion 210 a has a generally rectangular transverse cross-section, for example of similar thickness but more narrow than the adjacent regions of remainder of the middle portion. - In the embodiment of
FIGS. 19 and 20 , the morenarrow portion 210 b has a generally circular transverse cross-section, for example of greater thickness than the adjacent regions of remainder of the middle portion. - It will be understood that the invention disclosed herein extends to alternative combinations of two or more of the individual features mentioned or evident from the text. All of these combinations constitute various alternative aspects of the invention.
- While particular embodiments of this invention have been described, it will be evident to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the essential characteristics thereof. The present embodiments and examples are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and all modifications which would be obvious to those skilled in the art are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
- It will further be understood that any reference herein to known prior art does not, unless the contrary indication appears, constitute an admission that such prior art is commonly known by those skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
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1. A securing strap adapted for use independently or in combination with one or more similar straps, the or each said securing strap comprising:
a head portion and a shank portion, said head portion including first and second arrowhead shaped portions, each said arrowhead shaped portion having a neck portion, said arrowhead shaped portions being positioned in a head to tail relationship, said shank portion including first and second slots, said neck portion of said first arrowhead portion being adapted to engage said first slot, said neck portion of said second arrowhead portion being adapted to engage said second slot.
2. A securing strap according to claim 1 , wherein:
said strap is adapted for use independently for hanging an article, wherein said neck portion of said first arrowhead shaped portion is adapted to engage one of said slots of said shank portion of said strap to thereby form a first loop, and said neck portion of said second arrowhead portion is adapted to engage the other of said slots of said shank portion of said strap to thereby form a second loop.
3. A securing strap according to claim 1 , wherein:
said first arrowhead shaped portion is positioned at an end of the head portion of the or each said securing strap.
4. A securing strap according to claim 2 , wherein:
the arrangement is such that the second loop is within the first loop.
5. A securing strap according to claim 2 , further comprising:
attachment means for securing said securing strap to a supporting body.
6. A securing strap according to claim 2 , wherein:
said first loop is adapted to be looped around a coiled body.
7. A securing strap according to claim 6 , wherein:
said second loop is adapted to receive a portion of an elongated member forming said coiled body.
8. A securing strap according to claim 2 , wherein:
size of said first loop is adjustable.
9. A securing strap according to claim 1 , wherein:
said securing strap includes one or more materials selected from the group consisting of:
a bendable material,
a resilient material,
a compressible material, and
an elastomeric material.
10. A method for hanging a coiled body, said body being formed by looping an elongated member, said method including the step of applying a resilient securing strap to said coiled body such that a first portion of said securing strap supports said coiled body, and a second portion of said securing strap supports an end of said elongated member.
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