Patents by Inventor John L. Fite, Jr.

John L. Fite, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Synthetic fiber rope for an elevator
    Patent number: 7032371
    Abstract: 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. One or more of the strands or layers of strands may be impregnated with a lubricant, such as polytetrafluoroethylene, to reduce the abrasion among the strands and substrands, and increase the service life of the rope. The exterior of the rope may be covered by a jacket that provides for traction with the drive sheave. An elevator system comprising the claimed rope is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Thyssen Elevator Capital Corp.
    Inventors: Rory Smith, John L. Fite, Jr., Harry Simpkins, Roy J. Walker, Alan Sanford Koralek, A. Simeon Whitehill, Mark G. Huntley, Philip T. Gibson