Double Sided Closure Fastener

Abstract

A double sided closure fastener has at least one closure on each of its end. The double sided closure fastener is configured to secure an object to a mounting surface, and to bundle multiple items. The double sided closure fastener uses at least one identical closure on each of its ends, rather than a closure on one end and an insertion tab on an opposite end. Because of the use of identical closures on the ends, the double sided closure fastener cannot form a loop onto itself for fastening the opposite ends together, and thus, depends on a secondary fastener to complete a fastened loop for fastening. Each closure is defined by an opening having an inner surface. A ratcheting mechanism rests in the opening to engage a gear rack from an insertion tab of a secondary fastener.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A double sided closure fastener for fastening at least one item, the fastener comprises:
 an elongated strap, the elongated strap defined by a first end and a second end, the first end having at least one first closure, the at least one first closure having a first ratcheting mechanism, the second end having at least one second closure, the at least one second closure having with a second ratcheting mechanism, wherein the elongated strap is configured to enable formation of a loop for fastening, wherein the at least one first closure and the at least one second closure are configured to enable a connection with a secondary fastener.   
     
     
         2 . The fastener of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is substantially a zip tie fastener. 
     
     
         3 . The fastener of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is made of nylon. 
     
     
         4 . The fastener of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one first closure has a first opening. 
     
     
         5 . The fastener of  claim 4 , wherein the first opening has a generally square cross sectional shape. 
     
     
         6 . The fastener of  claim 5 , wherein the first opening has a first inner surface. 
     
     
         7 . The fastener of  claim 6 , wherein the first ratcheting mechanism is defined by a plurality of first ridges. 
     
     
         8 . The fastener of  claim 7 , wherein the first ratcheting mechanism is disposed on the first inner surface. 
     
     
         9 . The fastener of  claim 8 , wherein the at least one second closure has a second opening. 
     
     
         10 . The fastener of  claim 9 , wherein the second opening has a generally square cross sectional shape. 
     
     
         11 . The fastener of  claim 10 , wherein the second opening has a second inner surface. 
     
     
         12 . The fastener of  claim 11 , wherein the second ratcheting mechanism is defined by a plurality of second ridges. 
     
     
         13 . The fastener of  claim 12 , wherein the second ratcheting mechanism is disposed on the second inner surface. 
     
     
         14 . The fastener of  claim 13 , wherein the secondary fastener is defined by a head end having an insertion tab. 
     
     
         15 . The fastener of  claim 14 , wherein the first and second closures mate with the insertion tab of the secondary fastener. 
     
     
         16 . The fastener of  claim 15 , wherein the insertion tab is defined by a gear rack, the gear rack having a plurality of flexible grips with spaced-apart holding spaces. 
     
     
         17 . The fastener of  claim 16 , wherein the plurality of first and second ridges position with the spaced-apart holding spaces. 
     
     
         18 . The fastener of  claim 17 , wherein secondary fastener is defined by a tail end having a secondary closure. 
     
     
         19 . A double sided closure fastener for fastening at least one item, the fastener comprises:
 an elongated strap, the elongated strap defined by a first end and a second end, the first end having at least one first closure, at least one first closure having a first opening, the first opening having a first inner surface, the first inner surface having a first ratcheting mechanism, the second end having at least one second closure, at least one second closure having a second opening, the second opening having a second inner surface, the second inner surface having a second ratcheting mechanism, wherein the elongated strap is configured to enable formation of a loop for fastening, wherein the at least one first closure and the at least one second closure are configured to enable a connection with a secondary fastener, the secondary fastener comprising a zip tie.   
     
     
         20 . A method for fastening at least one item with a double sided closure fastener, the method comprising:
 providing a double sided closure fastener, the double sided closure fastener defined by an elongated strap having at least one first closure and at least one second closure on opposite ends;   forming at least a partial loop around at least one item with the elongated strap;   receiving an insertion tab from a secondary fastener into the at least one first closure and/or the at least one second closure;   engaging a ratcheting mechanism in the first and/or second closures with a gear rack on the insertion tab;   fastening a complete loop around the at least one item; and   cutting off a section of a first end or a second end of the elongated strap.