Marked precoated strings and method of manufacturing same
US8362344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D3/007
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A coated string for a stringed device which includes a coating applied to the surface of the string. The coating includes a base layer bonded to the surface of the string and an at least partially transparent low-friction top coat applied to the base layer. The base layer includes heat activated pigments that change color when heated above a color shifting temperature. In one embodiment, the color of the pigment in one area contrasts with the color of the pigment in an adjacent area without otherwise affecting the low-friction surface of the coating. The areas of different color created in locations along the length of the low-friction coated string.
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