Patent ID: 7461500
Filing Date: 2008-12-09
Classification: D07B

Abstract:
1. A first strand of rope comprised of a plurality of strands and for use in a rigging system, wherein the first strand includes an exterior that is visually perceptible, an interior hidden from view when the first strand of rope is in perfectly operable condition but becomes visually perceptible as the first strand of rope becomes worn, and a longitudinally extending center-line, the first strand of rope comprising: a. a plurality of first yarn of a first color twisted together to form the first strand of rope; and b. at least one second yarn of a second color visually distinct form said first color and twisted together with at least one of said plurality of first yarns, wherein said at least one second yarn is sufficiently positioned in said interior of said first strand of rope so as to be hidden from view when the first strand of rope is in perfectly operable condition.