Methods and apparatus for reclosable fasteners with increased stability against horizontal movement and increased stability against horizontal movement of an embedded article that includes an electrical conduit within the reclosable fasteners. The reclosable fastener includes a hook and loop fastener or interlocking mushroom fastener. More specifically, the present disclosure presents reclosable fastener systems that securely contains and embeds an electrical conduit within the reclosable fastener system.

An elongated fastening strap of touch fastener material has a head with a grommet defining a slot through which the other end of the strap is received. Selective interference at the ends of the slot with the width of the strap alter the resistance to motion within the slot. The grommet provides a smooth surface within the slot.

The invention relates to a strip-shaped plastic object (1), having a longitudinal extent (2) and, perpendicular thereto, a strip width (3) and a strip thickness (4), wherein the strip-shaped plastic object (1) comprises an at least partially crystalline, thermoplastic plastic material, which is stretched monoaxially, or predominantly monoaxially, in the direction of the longitudinal extent (2). The strip width (3) and the longitudinal extent (2) form an upper (5) and a lower surface (6), which surfaces (5, 6) are spaced apart from each other by the strip thickness (4), wherein at least one of the surfaces (5, 6) has an embossment (7). The embossment (7) is formed by embossing impressions (8) distributed over the strip width (3) and over the longitudinal extent (2), wherein the embossing impression (8) has a length (9), a width (10), and a depth (11) extending in the direction of the strip thickness (4). In a top view of the embossing impression (8), the boundary line (12) thereof is formed by a closed oval curve.

A fresh produce storage device has a pocket with an opening for receiving fresh produce. The pocket is formed, at least in part, from a composite sheet of material having at least one inner layer formed from a water permeable material, a central later formed from a water absorbent wadding, and an outer layer formed from a water permeable material.

A sleeve for an object is disclosed. In an open configuration, the sleeve is an elongate strip having an inner wall surface and an outer opposed wall surface. The inner and outer wall surfaces can be textured. The inner wall surface is configured to contact the object. The strip includes a clasp mechanism. The clasp mechanism can include at least one protrusion extending radially outward from the outer wall surface. The protrusion can be located at a proximal marginal end of the outer wall surface. The class mechanism can further include at least one indented receptacle located at a distal marginal end of the outer wall surface. The receptacle can extend between the inner and outer wall surfaces. In a closed configuration, the receptacle can be adapted to secureably receive and restrain the protrusion therein. In the closed configuration, the strip forms a band around a circumference of the object.

The reusable cable tie is a self-attaching strapping apparatus. The reusable cable tie is used to truss filamentary materials together. When in use, the reusable cable tie form a loop through which the filamentary materials are inserted before the reusable cable tie is tightened to form the truss. The reusable cable attaches to itself to form a loop. The diameter of the loop is adjustable. The filamentary materials are inserted through the loop. The truss is then formed by adjusting the reusable cable tie to reduce the diameter of the loop such that the reusable cable tie applies a force against the filamentary materials. At this point, the truss is formed. The reusable cable tie a base structure, a plurality of slots, and a plurality of pegs. The plurality of slots are formed within the base structure. The plurality of pegs are attached to the base structure.

A storable fixing band structure having a retaining ring and a band body is provided. By a design of fixing areas of the band body, the mentioned storable fixing band structure can be perfectly stored without other tools when the storable fixing band structure is not in use.

A drinking device for the retronasal perception of an aroma substance. The drinking device comprises a storage container for drinking liquid, a head part, which can be fastened on the storage container and has a mouth end, at least one exchangeable aroma container, through which air can flow and which can be fastened on the head part, and a drinking straw, which is fixed in the head part. The drinking straw includes a transport channel for drinking liquid and an air channel for transporting aromatized air. The transport channel extends from the storage container towards the mouth end of the drinking device. The air channel extends from the at least one aroma container towards the mouth end.

An assembly for securing a cord in a selected compact configuration. The assembly can include a first attachment apparatus configured to connect to the cord. An elongate body can extend from the first attachment apparatus. The elongate body can be configured to be positioned to extend at least partially around the cord to at least partially secure the cord in the selected compact configuration. A second attachment apparatus can be positioned along at least a portion of the elongate body. The second attachment apparatus can be configured to connect to the first attachment apparatus to at least partially secure the elongate body at least partially about the cord in the selected compact configuration.

Methods and apparatus for reclosable fasteners with increased stability against horizontal movement and increased stability against horizontal movement of an embedded article that includes an electrical conduit within the reclosable fasteners. The reclosable fastener may include, for example, a hook and loop fastener or interlocking mushroom fastener. More specifically, the present disclosure presents reclosable fastener systems that may securely contain and embed an electrical conduit within the reclosable fastener system.