#$%^&*AU2012101255A420121213.pdf#####James & Wells 12921 1AU/76 RD ABSTRACT An apparatus for use in the preparation of a knot in at least one length of material, wherein the apparatus includes a base portion, the base portion Including a) a loop former configured In use to form an open loop In the length of material and b) at least one restraining device configured to restrain the length of material on the loop former, and wherein the apparatus includes a twister configured to intercept and twist at least two portions of the length of material. 37
