Rope having a low-friction strand
US9976251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD07B2401/207
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rope and a method of constructing the rope. The rope may be of 12×12 braided construction and include a core for its length. The rope includes a plurality of primary strands, and each of the primary strands includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a high-friction material. The rope also includes a secondary strand surrounded by the plurality of primary strands. The secondary strand includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a low-friction material.
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