Rope structure with improved bending fatigue and abrasion resistance characteristics

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9074318
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13732294

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A rope structure adapted to engage an intermediate structure while loads are applied to ends of the rope structure comprises a primary strength component and a coating. The primary strength component comprises a plurality of fibers adapted to bear the loads applied to the ends of the rope structure. The coating comprises a mixture of a lubricant portion and a binder portion. The lubricant portion comprises particles having an average size of within approximately 0.01 microns to 2.00 microns. The binder portion is applied to the primary strength portion as a liquid and dries to support the lubricant portion relative to at least some of the fibers. The matrix supports the lubricant portion such that the lubricant portion reduces friction between at least some of the plurality of fibers and between at least some of the plurality of fibers and the intermediate structure.

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SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES2090 THORNTON STREET FERNDALE WA 98248

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chou, Chia-Te Bellingham, US 83 897
Miller, Jonathan D Lafayette, US 16 150
Stenvers, Danielle D Ferndale, US 12 166

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