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Abstract

The tube strap of this invention includes a first end having a hole for accommodating a tube therethrough and a second hook end having a handle extending generally transverse to the hook end. The first and second ends are spaced by a shaft portion. The tube strap is flexible and is preferably formed from a silicone substance which can sustain repeated sterilization without detrimentally effecting its integrity. In use, the tube strap is carried by a support tube or hose passing through the opening in the first end. It is preferred that the strap be slid onto the tube by the supplier of the tubing at the time of manufacturing. The tube strap may be used in three basic variations to bundle or restrain tubes or hoses in a more manageable grouping. The strap could be wrapped around adjacent tubes with the hook engaging the shaft. The strap can be wrapped around adjacent tubes with the hook engaging the support tube which passes through the first end. Finally, the strap can be used as a hanger with the hook engaging a support arm or tube.

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First Claim