Connector apparatus and method for joining objects

Abstract

A fastener apparatus for joining an associated first object having a first bore extending therethrough and a second object having a second bore extending therethrough which includes an elongated flexible member having a plurality of notches on a face thereof and first and second axial extremities; anchoring structure at the first axial extremity; and a first discrete locking member having a pawl and ratcheting mechanism dimensioned and configured for engagement with the plurality of notches. also disclosed is apparatus for supporting an associated ventilation apparatus which includes an engagement member for engaging and gripping a plurality of teeth of the user; an adjustment assembly for connecting the engagement member to associated ventilation apparatus. The adjustment assembly includes an elongated flexible member having a plurality of notches thereon. The apparatus may further including a first discrete locking member and the elongated flexible member may have a bulbous axial extremity.

1 . A fastener apparatus for joining an associated first object having a first bore extending therethrough and a second object having a second bore extending therethrough which comprises:
 an elongated flexible member having a plurality of notches on a face thereof and first and second axial extremities;   anchoring structure at the first axial extremity; and   a first discrete locking member having a pawl and ratcheting mechanism dimensioned and configured for engagement with said plurality of notches.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said anchoring structure is a bulbous part of said elongated flexible member. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said anchoring structure is a second discrete locking member. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus as described in  claim 2  further including a second locking member. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said first locking member is releasable. 
   
   
       6 . A method for joining an associated first object having a first bore extending therethrough and a second object having a second bore extending therethrough which comprises:
 providing an elongated flexible member having a plurality of notches on a face thereof and first and second axial extremities;   providing an anchoring structure at the first axial extremity; and   providing a first discrete locking member having a pawl and ratcheting mechanism dimensioned and configured for engagement with said plurality of notches.   
   
   
       7 . The method as described in  claim 6  wherein said providing steps includes providing an anchoring structure is a bulbous part of the elongated flexible member. 
   
   
       8 . The method as described in  claim 7  wherein said step of providing an anchoring structure includes providing a second discrete locking member. 
   
   
       9 . The method as described in  claim 7  further including the step of providing a second locking member. 
   
   
       10 . The method as described in  claim 6  wherein said step of providing first locking member includes providing a locking member that is releasable.