Apparatus and method for interconnecting items with a flexible member
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Jul 10, 2008
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Dec 12, 2007
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Jul 2, 2001
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Abstract
A flexible member, comprising: an inner core member, comprising a plurality of strands of liquid crystal polymers cooperating with each other to define and provide the inner core member; an outer sheath disposed about the inner core member, the outer sheath defining an inner opening for receiving the inner core member therein, the inner core member being slidably received within the outer sheath, wherein the flexible member is capable of being disposed about a curved surface, wherein a lubricant is disposed upon an exterior surface of the outer sheath and the outer sheath further comprises an end-fitting member disposed about a portion of the flexible connector, the portion of the flexible connector comprising an engagement surface for securement of the end fitting thereto.
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| Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date |
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| US | A1 | US20030005681 | May 10, 2002 |
| US | B2 | US6849016 | May 21, 2002 |
| US | B2 | US7294078 | May 28, 2003 |
| US | B2 | US7331269 | Jun 09, 2004 |
International Classification(s)
- 2007 Application Filing Year
- B60J Class
- 451 Applications Filed
- 253 Patents Issued To-Date
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