Abstract: A rubber-reinforcing cord (10) includes a first fiber strand (11) and a plurality of second fiber strands (12) disposed around the first fiber strand (11). The second fiber strand (12) has a tensile elastic modulus higher by 20 GPa or more than that of the first fiber strand (11).

Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein provide a hammock system, which comprises two spreader bars defining a length of a base area of the hammock system, two border rope defining a width of the base area of the hammock system, a plurality of longitudinally extending structural lines connecting the first spreader bar to the second spreader bar, and a weaving rope defining a repeating array of quadrilateral formations within the base area, each quadrilateral formation bisected by one of the structural lines.

Abstract: A braided eye splice is presented that is formed with the braider yarns of the rope, in which the braider yarns are braided back into the rope. A braided section of rope may be used as a braider yarn or combined with another braider yarn to form the splice. The tensile failure of ropes made with this splice occurs outside the spliced section, suggesting that full rope strength is maintained.

Abstract: A fishing net includes a knot made by a method. The method includes, lifting a weft and rotating an upper hook once until a part of the lifted weft is hooked around the upper hook, hooking a warp around the upper hook from a direction opposite to that of the weft hooked around the upper hook, then half rotating the upper hook, thereby detaching the weft from the upper hook, lowering the lifting plate and rotating the upper hook one and a half rotations in a direction opposite to that of the previous rotation, thereby forming a loop in the warp, pulling middle of the warp into the loop by use of an under hook, subsequently detaching, from the under hook, the middle of the warp passed through the loop, and passing the weft into a loop portion of the middle of the warp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collagen fiber construct composed of single collagen fibers, which is sterilized with alcohol and via irradiation and not populated with cells, wherein the single collagen fibers are isolated from collagen-containing tissue from mammals. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a collagen fiber construct composed of single collagen fibers, which is sterilized with alcohol and via irradiation and is not populated with cells, wherein the single collagen fibers are isolated from collagen-containing tissue from rat tails. Finally, there is also described the use of the collagen fiber constructs as xenoimplants.

Abstract: A toroidal cloth is provided comprising a plurality of closed-loop toroids interconnected together, the method comprising: providing a first toroid having a first proximal portion and a distal portion; providing a second toroid having a second proximal portion and distal portion; providing a third toroid having a third proximal portion and distal portion; overlapping the second toroid and the third toroid; forming an interconnection between the first, second and third toroids by looping the first proximal portion through the second and third toroids, the first proximal portion passing through the interior of the first toroid adjacent to the first distal portion to cause the first distal portion to be positioned adjacent to the second and third proximal portions; and wherein the interconnection and each subsequent interconnection is formed to provide a triangulated toroidal cloth structure.

Abstract: A fishing net includes a knot made by a method. The method includes, lifting a weft and rotating an upper hook once until a part of the lifted weft is hooked around the upper hook, hooking a warp around the upper hook from a direction opposite to that of the weft hooked around the upper hook, then half rotating the upper hook, thereby detaching the weft from the upper hook, lowering the lifting plate and rotating the upper hook one and a half rotations in a direction opposite to that of the previous rotation, thereby forming a loop in the warp, pulling middle of the warp into the loop by use of an under hook, subsequently detaching, from the under hook, the middle of the warp passed through the loop, and passing the weft into a loop portion of the middle of the warp.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toroidal cloth comprising a plurality of closed-loop toroids interconnected together, each toroid having a body defining an interior, the method comprising: providing a first toroid of the plurality of toroids having a first proximal portion and a first distal portion; providing a second toroid of the plurality of toroids having a second proximal portion and a second distal portion; providing a third toroid of the plurality of toroids having a third proximal portion and a third distal portion; overlapping the second toroid and the third toroid such as to overlap the second and third proximal portions; forming an interconnection between the first, second and third toroids by looping the first proximal portion around the body of the second and third toroids being overlapped and passing through the interior of the first toroid adjacent to the first distal portion to cause the first distal portion to be positioned adjacent to the second and third proximal portions; and wherein the

Abstract: The present invention provides a toroidal structure comprising a plurality of closed-loop toroids interconnected together, each toroid having a body defining an interior, the toroidal structure comprising: a first toroid of the plurality of toroids having a first proximal portion and a first distal portion; a second toroid of the plurality of toroids having a second proximal portion and a second distal portion; and an interconnection between the first and the second toroid formed by looping the first proximal portion around the body of the second toroid and passing through the interior of the first toroid adjacent to the first distal portion to cause the first distal portion to be positioned adjacent to the second proximal portion.

Abstract: A process for production of a three-planar net has been conceived, which net consists of a plurality of thread-like elements (2a) of a first series (2) parallel to each other and secured to a plurality of thread-like elements (3a) of a second series (3) parallel to each other and transverse to the elements of the first series (2); the elements (3a) of the second series (3) are in turn secured to elements (4a) of a third series (4) parallel to each other and transverse to the elements of the two first series. The production process contemplates a step of stretching the three-planar-net article thus obtained (10) for modifying the weight features per unit of measurement of the net itself according to the specific requirements.

Abstract: Fastener for securing a tube to a patient having a sleeve of variable length capable when lengthened of gripping the tube.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toroidal structure comprising a plurality of closed-loop toroids interconnected together, each toroid having a body defining an interior, the toroidal structure comprising: a first toroid of the plurality of toroids having a first proximal portion and a first distal portion; a second toroid of the plurality of toroids having a second proximal portion and a second distal portion; and an interconnection between the first and the second toroid formed by looping the first proximal portion around the body of the second toroid and passing through the interior of the first toroid adjacent to the first distal portion to cause the first distal portion to be positioned adjacent to the second proximal portion.

Abstract: A cargo netting having a knotted bottom webbing and an upper knotted rope strand section. The bottom webbing is flat to reduce abrasion and wear and tear. The bottom webbing attaches to a cargo pallet using pallet attachment fittings.

Abstract: A cargo netting having a knotted bottom webbing and an upper knotted rope strand section. The bottom webbing is flat to reduce abrasion and wear and tear. The bottom webbing attaches to a cargo pallet using pallet attachment fittings.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a packing made of a three-dimensional net-like structure which constitutes an internal structure of device which performs material transfer, heat exchange or mixing between gases, liquids or gas and liquid, the internal structure being divided in a plurality of chambers or channels connected to one another is provided. The three-dimensional net-like structure is made of a plurality of unit structures which are arranged continuously in vertical and horizontal directions of the three-dimensional net-like structure. Each of the unit structures is formed by conversion and dispersion of three or four line elements. The method comprises a step of forming a conversion section of the unit structure where the three or four line elements converge by twisting the three or four line elements together.

Abstract: A net and related method employs weft and warp members arranged in an alternating diagonally disposed pattern such that portions of each weft and warp member are made to turn ninety degrees through nodes such that each member at one point makes up at least one rung and one rail of the net. The net further is made from non-abrasive multifilaments consisting essentially of polypropylene or propylene ethylene copolymer.

Abstract: An automatic weaving process for the manufacture of rope hammock beds in which a bobbin of rope passes through loops of rope from the same bobbin resulting in a traditional weave (FIG. 1) from one continuous rope. The process and machine create a woven, open mesh pattern of rope or like materials for forming articles, such as hammocks. The means comprise a frame having a plural set of opposed reciprocal rods, each having a pulley-shaped or like structure mounted on their opposing ends. The frame also supports a means for attaching one end of the rope, and a set ofpulleys to each side centrally, but laterally movable to the rods.

Abstract: An expandable chain construction comprises first and second chain lengths of a monofilament such as nylon fishing line. Each chain length is formed into a series of spaced loops, the loops of the two lengths being of opposite senses. Each loop of each length encircles a portion of the other length lying between a pair of loops. Chain constructions may be interconnected along their lengths to form chains of increased width. The chain constructions are expandable to fit closely but gently about a wearers limb. The construction can simulate the appearance of tatoo designs.

Abstract: The invention resides in a method of providing a barrier in an environment comprising the steps of providing a structural member which is part of the environment; providing a flexible foam coated fine mesh material capable of being folded on itself and providing said mesh material with a means for securing said mesh material to a structural member in said environment and securing said mesh material through said means to said structural member to provide a barrier between one environment and another.

Abstract: An improved animal barrier material and an improved fastening system to simplify its knotting process are disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of multi-stranded metallic cables are joined together using parallel overhand knots. A pair of metallic cables may be taken together to form substantially adjacent portions which then form a loop. The pair of metallic cables passes around a portion of the loop and through the loop to form a overhand know. Such a knot minimizes stress and fatigue on the netting and makes the netting nearly invisible to the naked eye at a distance of more than a few feet.

Abstract: A system for connecting a panel to a support comprises a mesh panel defined by at least one length portion and has a border connected to the length portion of the mesh panel. The border and has a first end capable of being connected to a support and a second end adjustably connectable to an opposite support. A tensioning means is associated with the border second end for pulling the border in tension between the supports. The second end of the web is connectable to the tensioning means for tensioning the mesh panel material.

Abstract: A member for use in net construction comprises a sheathing with an internal core, the internal core has a very low stretch capacity and the outer sheathing has a much larger stretch capacity but allows intersplicing of crossing members within the lattice or between a border member comprised of such a material and the free end of the weft and warp members.

Abstract: A net utilizes members having at least one surface which is flat and causes the at least one flat surface of the members to confront each other and be connected by a sewn connection. The generally flat orientation of the members permits the members to be readily repeatedly connected with uniform results. The invention also utilizes the flat surfaces of the members to create an out of plane design whereby the flat surfaces of the members extend perpendicularly to the plane which includes the net. Connections can further be made by providing a hollow member and inserting another member into it at a first point and then threading the inserted member through the hollow member until it exits by piercing the hollow member or by causing the inserted member to be sewn to the hollow member therewithin.

Abstract: A filament rope may be produced continuously by the method and apparatus of this invention. In an upper portion of a frame of the apparatus is a unit having strand carrying spools that move about to braid the strands into a core of the rope. During braiding the strands overlap to form sets of pairs of transversely aligned openings which decrease in size as the rope core is drawn away from the braiding unit by a tension wheel assembly. While the openings are still large, a filament length carried by a first cylinder passes through one pair of strand openings. The cylinder then is withdrawn and the filament length severed leaving a filament segment in that pair of openings. Next, a second filament segment is placed in the other strand opening pair by a second cylinder. After filament segment insertion a tamping tool engages the strands and inserted filament segments to promote opening size reduction and improve formation of a compressive fit by the strands on the filament segments.

Abstract: Braided line splices and methods of making such splices using an inverted sleeve formed from a part of the braided line sheath, the steps forming the sleeve being at least a part of the method. The sleeve is formed by inverting it (turning it inside out), and then running a braided line part through the sleeve, tensioning the sleeve and having it grip the line part within the sleeve. Variations include making eye splices, both slipping and non-slipping; belt or loop splices, both slipping and non-slipping; and butt splices. Kits may be packaged which provide the necessary items and information to complete such splices.

Abstract: A slip resistant shoe lace is produced by weaving or braiding a plurality of standard yarns with special yarns. The special yarns have a special effect in the form of slubs or eccentricities at regular intervals or throughout the length of the yarn and when woven or braided along with the standard yarns produce protuberances along the length of the shoe lace for resisting untying of the lace.

Abstract: A net comprises a border member defined by at least a first border section and a second border section each extending generally orthogonally to one another and having a plurality of weft members each connected to one of the first and second border sections and being disposed in a first given direction. The net includes a plurality of warp members each connected to the other of the first and second border sections and being disposed in a second given direction generally oriented orthoganally to the first given direction. The weft and warp members being crossed with one another in a single common plane and in a manner which causes the members to be locked against relative axial and twisting movement. Each of said weft and warp members being a hollow braid member capable of being transversely pierced by the other such member.

Abstract: A reinforcement system for mastic intumescent fire protection coatings. Free floating hybrid mesh embedded in the coating is used to reinforce the coating. The hybrid mesh is made from a combination of high temperature and low temperature yarns.

Abstract: A warp knit net fabric is disclosed in which the number of stitches in each leg and in each join of a diamond pattern is varied to vary the size of the openings defined by the legs. An array of yarn ends are knit on a Raschel warp knitting machine and the formation of stitches of the legs is driven from one pattern chain drum and the formation of stitches of the joins is driven from another pattern chain drum. Switching from drum to drum is accomplished by a programmable controller.

Abstract: A tonneau cargo net is fabricated of a single length of a low-friction rope formed into a knitted type of array having a substantially rectangular perimeter. The net consists of a multitude of non-jamming interlaced junctures having substantially the configuration of an overhand knot. The junctures are spaced apart by intervening portions of the rope and aligned in a series of parallel rows. The junctures in adjacent rows are staggered such that the adjacent junctures of three successive rows are disposed in a diamond-shaped locus.

Abstract: A fishing net twine comprising a single first yarn and a plurality of second yarns which are orderly stranded together with the first yarn. The first yarn is a bundle of multiple filaments having a thickness of 8 to 42 denier and a monofilament having a thickness of 0.10 to 0.24 mm which are stranded together. The second yarn includes a number of monofilaments having a thickness of 0.10 to 0.24 mm.

Abstract: A container cargo net for use with a shipping container of palletized or other type for the purpose of preventing shifting of the container when the net is interconnected to one or more fixed anchors on the inner surface of a vehicle in which the container is positioned. The net is particularly suited for use with containers having at least one movable door in a side wall thereof, permitting access to the interior of the container. The net includes a selectively closable T-shaped opening in that portion of the net overlying the door, which opening is closed by the use of color-coded hooks ot overlie the door in closed condition. Disengagement of the hooks permits access to the door as required, without the necessity of disconnecting a major portion of the net and folding it over the roof of the container.

Abstract: A knotting method for a netting is disclosed which comprises the steps of seizing together a warp yarn which is paid out from a creel stand and a weft yarn which is paid out from a shuttle to form substantially concentric loops which are opposite in yarn feed direction to each other, pulling out the warp yarn upstream of the loop with respect to a feed direction of the warp yarn through the concentric loops to the opposite side, causing a weft supply side where the weft yarn is paid out to pass through a loop which is formed by the warp yarn as pulled out through the concentric loops, and tightening the warp and weft yarns which are intertwined. The resultant knot is firm and very small.

Abstract: A mesh structure comprises intersecting elongate members with each node at which they intersect being on the boundaries of four apertures in the mesh structure. One of said members has a locus which first defines the boundary between a first of said apertures and a second of said apertures, then transits said node and defines the boundary between a third of said apertures and the fourth of said apertures. The other of said members has a locus which first defines the boundary between said second and said third apertures, then transits said node and defines the boundary between said fourth and said first apertures. Said loci or said one member and said other member while transiting said node have such configurations that said members are knotted together.

Abstract: A multiple strand twine formed of a plural of monofilaments and multiple filaments wherein a multiple strand formed by undertwisting monofilament along with a plural of the multiple filaments is combined with a monostrand formed by twisting one monofilament alone in the same direction of the undertwisting, the combination of the both strands being then overtwisted in the direction opposite to the undertwisting. And a fish net formed of the above twines.

Abstract: A stopper for a braided line having a core and a braided cover is disclosed, the stopper having a post-like part with an enlarged central section which stopper is adapted to be placed within a braided line extending substantially diametral thereof, the enlarged portion enlarging the diameter of the line so that seizing may be placed on either side thereof, which seizing will not slip.

Abstract: A composite multiple strand or filament twisted fishnet twine (11, 11') formed of synthetic material, methods for forming the same, and fishnets (10) formed therefrom, characterized in the use of a plurality of relatively fine, small diameter synthetic filaments (15.sub.a -15.sub.n) which may be on the order of 210 denier and which are twisted together in one of an "S" or a "Z" configuration to form a first multiple filament "B" strand (15) which is thereafter twisted with a plurality of relatively thick monofilament "A" strands (14.sub.a -14.sub.n) formed of synthetic material with either a "Z" or an "S" twist to form a coreless twine (11, 11') in which all of the "A" and "B" strands (14.sub.a -14.sub.n and 15) are of equal length per unit length of the twine (11, 11') and the individual fibers (14.sub.a -14.sub.n) and (15.sub.a -15.sub.n) are all exposed on the outer surface of the twine along substantially the entire lengths of the individual fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to square-meshed net, and method and machine for knotting the same. In knotting a net using upper hooks arranged in a line, warp is arranged in opposition to the upper hooks and knotted to weft by the same upper hook as that in opposition to warp, and weft is transferred in one cycle of the knotting to next upper hook in a prescribed direction and knotted to warp by the next upper hook. In knotting a net using upper hooks arranged in circular form, warp (or weft) is knotted to weft (or warp) by the same upper hook as that in opposition to warp (or weft), and weft (or warp) is transferred in one cycle of the knotting to next upper hook in a prescribed direction and knotted to warp (or weft) by the next upper hook. Warp and weft are perpendicular to each other at the unfolded state and rectangular meshes are constituted. In some case, weft is turned twice and constitutes S-shaped loop.

Abstract: A method for producing a sealed rope of braided or twisted filaments. Heat-shrinkable filaments are braided or twisted about a core of a thermoplastic material to form a rope and the rope is placed under tension and treated to cause the thermoplastic core material to melt. Simultaneously the rope is maintained at a temperature sufficient to cause the heat-shrinkable filaments to shrink but not to melt, whereby the shrinking of the filaments, while the rope is under tension, reduces the cross section of the rope and causes the material to penetrate into the openings between and to surround and seal the filaments of the rope.

Abstract: Continuous filament rope and method of making same whereby high strength continuous synthetic filaments may be used to provide a rope which in use will have a strength approaching the theoretical strength of the fibers therein. The rope is made by combining a plurality of filaments and twisting the filament group into a light twine in comparison to the rope ultimately desired. The twine is then impregnated with a suitable flexible resin system and wound in a loop having at least a substantial number of turns of the twine. Thereafter the loop is allowed to twist back on itself in response to the twist initially set in the twine so as to form a rope-like center section with loops at each end thereof. Curing of the flexible resin system results in a suitable flexibility of the rope while providing for abrasion and fraying resistance. The loops at the end of the rope may be looped over hooks or pins when in use, with the resulting strength of the rope approaching that of the combined fiber strength.

Abstract: A fishing net and a method for making the same. The net of the invention has a plurality of improved knots, each of which knots has four leg strings extending separately in four directions and one or both of the loops of warp and weft overlie each crotch formed of a pair of adjoining leg strings. Further, the knots are easily formed and tightened but hardly loosened or worn so that a well-ordered diamond pattern of the net is always formed when the net is spread.

Abstract: Improved structural nets for cargo and the like are formed on a fixture including a knot forming matrix including a plurality of knot loop stations arranged in a predetermined orientation and cooperating with loop forming section disposed peripherally of the matrix. By forming a plurality of knot loops in sequence in a plurality of rows, each of which is in a predetermined x-y orientation, the manipulative operations for forming a plurality of hand tied knots is simplified. An inserted tension member is fed through each of the knot loops and the latter are tightened to form knots at the crossing point of the tension members.

Abstract: A fishing net and a method for making the same. The net of the invention has a plurality of improved knots, each of which knots has four leg strings extending separately in four directions and one or both of the loops of warp and weft overlie each crotch formed of a pair of adjoining leg strings. Further, the knots are easily formed and tightened but hardly loosened or worn so that a well-ordered diamond pattern of the net is always formed when the net is spread.

Abstract: A cord hammock is made by knotting a plurality of long strands of cord in a manner whereby they are braided at the ends of the hammock and branch out to form a body supporting pattern.

Abstract: A knotted fishing net wherein the knot is formed of a warp and a weft, said warp being wound at least one more time about the weft than in the prior art double knot; and the feed portion of the warp alternately passes over and below the return portion thereof at adjacent intersections except for the outermost intersection of both feed and return portions of the warp on the outlet side of a knot on which the return portion of the warp is drawn outward.

Abstract: A net jointing structure is provided for separably jointing or coupling a pair of nets together. The structure has a pair of elongate net strips each having first and second longitudinal opposite edges and having a mesh size progressively smaller toward the second edge, the first edge being formed integrally or adapted for connection with one end of each of the nets. A sliding clasp fastener includes a pair of stringers each having on and along one longitudinal edge a row of interlocking elements and secured at the other longitudinal edge to the second edge of the elongate net strip, and a slider slidably mounted on the rows of interlocking elements for coupling and uncoupling the pair of stringers.

Abstract: A gill-net comprising warps and wefts of which diameter is smaller than that of the warp. The gill-net is knotted with the warp and weft by double English knotting.

Abstract: A method of making a net using at least one strand, characterized in that strand portions are joined at at least one intersection by threading each of two strand portions through a hole in the other of them. A net comprising at least one strand, characterized in that at at least the majority of netting strand intersections remote from the edge of the net, there are at least two intersecting netting strand portions and each of such two-strand portions including a hole through which the other of them passes.

Abstract: A fishing net bearing tightly fastened knots free from loosening and a facilitative method for manufacturing the same which method comprises the steps of: holding either the warp or weft by an upper hook freely rotatable about its own axis; making the upper hook to rotate about its axis a half or one and a half; holding the other warp or weft; forming two loops consisting of the warp and weft respectively by making the upper hook to turn about its axis a full rotation; pulling the warp through said loops and passing it along the underside of a shuttle frame, causing the warp to draw the weft so as to bend it within the loops; releasing the loops of the warp and weft from the upper hook; and tightly fastening together said warp and weft to form a knot.