In {HEAD ~ a preferred embodiment}, the band has attached to its ends a tether to facilitate pulling {TAIL ~ the connector} 
In { HEAD ~ a preferred embodiment } , the band has attached to its ends a tether to facilitate pulling { TAIL ~ the connector }
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