A tie to secure items therewithin that can be loosened or released to allow the items to be removed therefrom and the tie to be reused. The tie includes an elongated strap having teeth formed thereon that engage with teeth in a latch extending into an opening in a locking head that the strap passes through. The engagement of the strap teeth and the latch teeth allow movement in only one direction (tightening). A receptacle is located on the latch that enables a tool to be received therein and pivot the latch in order disengage the latch teeth from the strap teeth so that the strap can move in an opposite direction (removal).

A self-binding equipment tie may include a bendable core, a flexible cover surrounding the bendable core, and a cavity that surrounds the bendable core within the cover. The bendable core may retain a shape when bent into the shape. The bendable core may be bendable by hand. The bendable core may be unrestrained within the cavity such that the bendable core is moveable within the cavity along two degrees of freedom. The two degrees of freedom may be perpendicular to a length of the flexible cover. The bendable core may be adjacent to an interior surface of the flexible cover, where the interior surface defines the cavity.

A bundle of tubular and/or rod-shaped glass articles is provided that includes a longest dimension, a plurality of layers (N.sub.L) of the glass articles, and a thread-like element. The longest dimension extends in a first direction. The glass articles in each layer are arranged side by side in a second direction. The plurality of layers are arranged side by side in a third direction. The first, second, and third directions being perpendicular to one another. The thread-like element is around two of the glass articles in at least one layer so that the two glass articles are spaced apart. The thread-like element has a cross section between at least 0.25 mm and at most 4.0 mm.

A bundle of tubular and/or rod-shaped glass articles is provided that includes a longest dimension, a plurality of layers (N.sub.L) of the glass articles, and a thread-like element. The longest dimension extends in a first direction. The glass articles in each layer are arranged side by side in a second direction. The plurality of layers are arranged side by side in a third direction. The first, second, and third directions being perpendicular to one another. The thread-like element is around two of the glass articles in at least one layer so that the two glass articles are spaced apart. The thread-like element has a cross section between at least 0.25 mm and at most 4.0 mm.

A pressure sensor for a pipe includes: a flexible strip; at least one strain sensing element; and a tensioning device. A first end of the flexible strip passes through a second end of the flexible strip. Between the first end of the flexible strip and the second end of the flexible strip, the flexible strip includes the at least one strain sensing element. The pressure sensor is attachable to the pipe. The first end of the flexible strip extends through or past the second end of the flexible strip. The tensioning device tensions the pressure sensor around the pipe.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a stabilization feature configured to be coupled to an ultrasound probe, or similar medical device and grasped by one or more fingers of a user. The user can then manipulate the stabilization feature and probe assembly without requiring any opposing pressure to be applied by the thumb. As such a user is free to use the thumb to operate controls disposed on the probe, or stabilize a skin surface, or the like. The stabilization feature can include a first portion configured to be grasped by one or more fingers, and a second portion configured to engage the probe. Further, the second portion can engage the probe through a sheath to maintain a sterile barrier therebetween. Alternatively, the first portion can be grasped by one or more fingers through a sheath to maintain a sterile barrier therebetween.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a stabilization feature configured to be coupled to an ultrasound probe, or similar medical device and grasped by one or more fingers of a user. The user can then manipulate the stabilization feature and probe assembly without requiring any opposing pressure to be applied by the thumb. As such a user is free to use the thumb to operate controls disposed on the probe, or stabilize a skin surface, or the like. The stabilization feature can include a first portion configured to be grasped by one or more fingers, and a second portion configured to engage the probe. Further, the second portion can engage the probe through a sheath to maintain a sterile barrier therebetween. Alternatively, the first portion can be grasped by one or more fingers through a sheath to maintain a sterile barrier therebetween.

A system and method for re-useable, self-locking, cinching, and bundling straps comprises wrapping a strap comprising: a plurality of teeth formed on a first edge of the strap, a plurality of teeth formed on a second edge of the strap, and at least one slit in the strap around an object; forming a loop around the object; inserting an end of the strap through the slit in the strap; and pulling the slack out of the loop.

An elastomer lined self-locking tie includes an elongated strap, at least one cavity or recess in the elongated strap, an elastomer segment, and a locking head. The elongated strap includes a head end positioned opposite a tapered end. The tapered end includes a first surface positioned opposite a second surface. The cavity is positioned in either the first surface or the second surface. The elastomer segment is positioned within the cavity and extends beyond either the first surface or the second surface. The locking head extends from the head end of the elongated strap and includes an orifice shaped to receive the tapered end of the elongated strap and the elastomer segment.

A cable tie is provided, including: a locking head and a strap body. The locking head includes a plurality of first engaging teeth. The strap body is connected with the locking head. The strap body includes a first surface, a second surface and two lateral sides respectively connected between the first and second surfaces. The first surface includes a plurality of second engaging teeth and two protruding edges. The plurality of second engaging teeth are engageable with the plurality of first engaging teeth. The two protruding edges are disposed on two opposite sides of the plurality of second engaging teeth. A plurality of notched portions are disposed on the two lateral sides and interrupt the two protruding edges. Based on the first surface, a height of each of the two protruding edges is greater than a height of each of the plurality of second engaging teeth.