Abstract: Tape which is formed of generally flat construction and by braiding and which includes carrier means for electricity, light or fluid. The carrier means is contained between the yarn from which the braid is produced. The yarn may be formed from metallic, glass fiber, plastics or the like and of natural, synthetic or regenerated fibers. The carrier means comprises insulated electrical resistance or conductor wires or a combination thereof or may consist of fiber optic materials or a fluidic tube.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 7, 1975
Date of Patent:
January 31, 1978
Assignee:
Thomas French and Sons (Electrical) Limited