Apparatus for Simulating a High Five
A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| 8136438 | Arborist's climbing rope An arborist's climbing rope in which an eye splice having a splice tuck can be formed at one end includes in one embodiment a core of polypropylene, a first braided tubular sheath of nylon disposed about the core and a second braided tubular sheath of a polyester di... | 03/20/2012 |
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| 7954410 | Fast rope A fast rope, which includes a weighted core, a first braid surrounding the core, a second braid surrounding the first braid, and a third braid surrounding the second braid. The core is constructed from lead wires extruded over a polyester yarn, the first braid is st... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7845262 | Process and apparatus for producing yarn and gland packing A process for enabling a yarn formed by filling the interior of a tubular member configured by knitting or braiding a fibrous material with expanded graphite as a base material, to be produced in a state of a high productivity in order to enable the yarn to be actua... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7827895 | Safety elastic rope A safety elastic rope includes an elastic outer tubular rope having two longitudinally opposite first fixing ends, and an elastic inner rope inserted into the outer tubular rope and having two longitudinally opposite second fixing ends. The inner rope is more elasti... | 11/09/2010 |
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| 7581479 | Method for producing fiber composite semi-finished products by means of a round braiding technique Method of producing fiber composite semifinished products by means of a circular braiding technique, a braiding core being braided with braiding threads which are unwound by means of bobbins circling concentrically about the braiding core in different directions, ch... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7568418 | Radially compressive rope assembly A radially compressive rope assembly is provided for enabling controlled descent from altitude. The radially compressive rope assembly is comprised of a load-bearing rope core surrounded by a flexible, compressible mantle, capable of recovery after deformation there... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7360477 | Rope-like structure Rope-like structures, in particular, kernmantel ropes, cords and cables in which the individual fibres, threads or thread bundles are connected to each other such that the above are non-slip relative to each other. Such rope-like bodies have an improved resistance t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7331269 | Apparatus and method for interconnecting items with a flexible member 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... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7244155 | Mooring line for an oceanographic buoy system A mooring line for an oceanographic buoy system includes four sections. The first section is a protected cable that is connectable to the buoy. The second section is an energy absorbing cable. The third section is a weighted cable. The fourth section is a buoyant ca... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240599 | Electric rope This invention teaches a rope that can be electrified. The rope is comprised of an outer sheath and an inner core. The outer sheath includes non-conductive elements braided with one or more conductive elements. The conductive elements are wound in a parallel helical... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7231722 | Lay out line A chalk line apparatus for marking regularly spaced locations. The apparatus comprises a casing for powdered chalk containing a rotatable reel, a wire rope wound on said reel, and an exit opening for the wire rope at one end of the holder. The wire rope is coated wi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228777 | Carrier rope apparatus and method The present invention is related to an apparatus and method for a carrier rope for use in the transport of paper webs in paper threading machine systems. The carrier rope constructed in accordance with the invention comprises a multi filament yarn assembly (A) havin... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222481 | Hybrid cables, a process for obtaining such and composite fabrics incorporating such Hybrid cables, a process for obtaining such and a composite fabric usable in a tire incorporating the hybrid cables are disclosed. A tire and a mounted assembly which each incorporate such a composite fabric is also disclosed. The hybrid cable has a ratio of final t... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7202414 | Apparatus and method for manipulating a line such as a cable or cord Apparatus and method according to which a line extends through a sleeve so that a first amount of the line is disposed within the sleeve. After stretching and permitting the sleeve to retract, a second amount of the line is disposed within the sleeve, with the secon... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188477 | High temperature dynamic seal for scramjet variable geometry A seal assembly for use in an engine, such as a scramjet engine, having a movable element, such as inlet cowl flap, is provided. The movable element has an outboard structural member which requires thermal protection. The seal assembly includes a sealing element and... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7174670 | Salmon egg chain This invention is a fishing device that is used in its preferred embodiment to attract fish to an object. The invention comprises an untold number of similar features that are mounted to the structure of a strand. When fastened into a loop, the similar features on t... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175908 | High temperature search line A fire safety line is disclosed having a core of heat-resistant strands twisted together and surround by a tough, cut and abrasion resistant jacket. Preferably, the strands of the core are glass fibers coated with vermiculite and the jacket is formed of braided glas... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168231 | High temperature resistant rope systems and methods A fire resistant rope and method of making the same. The fire resistant rope comprises a core formed of high tensile strength fibers and a jacket formed of high temperature resistant fibers, where the jacket covers the core. The core comprises a plurality of strands... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7127878 | Controlled failure rope systems and methods A controlled failure rope and method of making the same. The controlled failure rope comprises first and second portions. The first portion is formed of a first material having a first set of tension failure characteristics. The second portion is formed of a second ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7117693 | Circular knitting needle assembly A knitting needle assembly for knitting tubular configurations having pairs of oppositely disposed rigid knitting needles interconnected by a flexible member of similar trans-dimensional properties. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104039 | Metallic cord and pneumatic tire employing the metallic cord The present invention provides a metallic cord for reinforcing a tire moldable in a tire manufacturing step without complicating operations and keeping strength by reducing rusting and an excellent pneumatic tire employing the metallic cord. The inventive met... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7080967 | Nets A net comprising a combination of a plurality of lengths (2, 3) of a first material with a plurality of lengths (11) of a second material having a relatively lower elongation than that of the first material in which at least some of the lengths (2, ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081298 | Specific gravity-adjustable yarns with low elongation rate and excellent abrasion resistance This invention is to provide yarns including fishing lines which contain ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene filaments with low elongation rate, adjustable specific gravity and excellent abrasion resistance, and to provide a method for manufacturing the same. | 07/25/2006 |
| 7074470 | Protective sleeve for motor component A protective sleeve for a motor component includes a cylindrical-shaped braided cord of twenty-four or more strands using both a multifilament strand and a monofilament strand made of synthetic fibers having a melting point or a decomposition temperature at 280° C.... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7069835 | Striped braided element A striped braided element comprising: a first set of members having a common direction of winding, the center axis of said first set of members being axially displaced relative to each other in relation to a common braiding axis; and a second set of members having a... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7048014 | Methods for creating woven devices Self expandable, woven intravascular devices for use as stents (both straight and tapered), filters (both temporary and permanent) and occluders for insertion and implantation into a variety of anatomical structures. The devices may be formed from shape memory metal... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7047860 | Safety mountaineering rope and manufacturing method therefor A mountaineering rope (7) with the diameter 10.1 mm to 10.8 mm characterized in that the core (8) made from such number of yarns being necessary for achieving required static strength and resistance to dynamic stress. A braiding (9) around the c... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7032371 | Synthetic fiber rope for an elevator A synthetic rope for an elevator having improved resistance to compression and abrasion is provided and comprises a plurality of strands forming layers of the rope, each strand formed from a plurality of pre-twisted strands made from high modulus synthetic filaments... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7018401 | Woven intravascular devices and methods for making the same and apparatus for delivery of the same Self-expandable, woven intravascular devices for use as stents (both straight and tapered), filters (both temporary and permanent) and occluders for insertion and implantation into a variety of anatomical structures. The devices may be formed from shape memory metal... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6965081 | Cable An electrical cable of all textile construction includes a first conductor of conductive textile material, a first insulator of braided insulating textile material, a second conductor of braided conductive textile material and a second insulator of braided insulatin... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962042 | Non woven textile structure incorporating stabilized filament assemblies A plurality of substantially parallel continuous filaments, e.g. of cellulose acetate or rayon, and preferably newly formed, are consolidated or partially stabilized, e.g. by application of solvent and pressure, by hydroentanglement, by embossing, or by crimping and... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6688141 | Method and device for braiding cables, cable leads, and sheathings The invention relates to a method for braiding cables, sheathings or similar workpieces comprising a braided strand chain consisting of a plurality of textile, metallic or similar braided strands, whereby the braided strand chain is produced by using a pl... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6679151 | Sheathed shrink net and support assembly A flexible member used as a rope in a mesh has an outer sheathing which is easy to touch and an inner core which is shrinkable so that when used in a mesh which is suspended on a frame, it pulls the frame tautly by the shrinkage of the inner cords. Also, ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6655253 | Envelope manufacturing method by braider An airship envelope manufacturing method uses a braider such that the envelope is formed as one object composed by the braider. A pair of braiding materials, whose braiding angle is b1;θ° to the axis, and an axial material whose angle is 0° to the ax... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6575072 | Expansion joint within an anchor rode The extensible segment in an anchor rode comprises a rubber core enclosed in a base rope along the central axis of the base rope. A braided cover further encloses an intermediate portion of the rubber core inside the base rope. The braided cover is made o... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6493910 | Shoelace with enhanced knot retention and method of manufacture The present invention relates to a sheath/core shoelace having enhanced knot retention and to the method of manufacture.... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6495227 | Braided tubular Structure for a composite part its construction and its applications Braided tubular structure (11) including longitudinal elongate elements (9) distributed on a plurality of collars coaxial with the structure and braiding threads (8) forming two grids of directions oblique in relation to the longitudinal elongate elements... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6341550 | Electrobraid fence A light weight, strong and flexible, braided electrical fence rope, for fences to contain livestock and keep unwanted animals out, combines in its outer braided jacket electrically conductive elements with high strength non-conductive elements in a double... | 01/29/2002 |