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Tool for cutting cable ties leaving a round end

Abstract
The present invention presents a plier-like hand tool with special shaped cutting edges and grove guides in the jaws of the tool so that when used to cut off the unwanted ends of cable ties the cable tie can be guided into the tool and positioned for cutting the end of the cable tie leaving a smooth rounded end on the cable tie.

Cable ties having innate connection compatibility with mounting plates

Abstract
Cable ties have configuration which self-urges free ends of the cable ties to emerge from mounting plates after the free ends of the cable ties are inserted into disposition into a limited space existing between the mounting plates and parent structure to which the mounting plates are secured.

Arrangement of fastening elements for holding bundles retained by cable ties

Abstract
The present invention provides an arrangement of fastening elements for holding bundles retained by cable ties, and a method therefor. The arrangement of elements includes a pair of strips removably attached to a sequence of fastening elements, whereby the pair of strips facilitate the transport, readying, and positioning of each fastening element prior to interaction with the cable tie. Also provided is a method for molding the arrangement of cable ties in which the cable ties are advantageously used for retaining bundles of cables, pipes, and similarly elongated items.

• Tool for cutting cable ties leaving a round end