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An adjustable, flexible tie strap with low insertion and release forces but which provides significantly greater holding force. A tapered head has rearwardly extending ears which engage the body of the strap to prevent withdrawal after the head is passed through a retaining hole in the strap. The de

An adjustable, flexible tie strap with low insertion and release forces but which provides significantly greater holding force. A tapered head has rearwardly extending ears which engage the body of the strap to prevent withdrawal after the head is passed through a retaining hole in the strap. The design of the ears is such that the lock, or brace, against each other in response to tension on the strap, reducing distortion of the head and increasing the holding power. The strap may also have a tab for attachment to a cord or rope.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.](a) an elongated strip of flexible material having a first head end, a body portion, and a narrowed neck joining said head to said body;(b) plural ears attached to said head, extending beyond said neck toward said body;(c) said body having at least one retaining hole adapte

[What is claimed is:] [1.](a) an elongated strip of flexible material having a first head end, a body portion, and a narrowed neck joining said head to said body;(b) plural ears attached to said head, extending beyond said neck toward said body;(c) said body having at least one retaining hole adapted to receive said head,(d) said body having at least one second hole, adjacent to each of said retaining holes and a slit connecting each said retaining hole to said adjacent second hole; andwherein said second hole is of substantially different diameter than said retaining hole.