Patent ID: 7568418
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: A62B,D07B

Abstract:
1. A radially compressive rope assembly comprising: a mantle having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a length portion there between, the length portion having an inner circumference with a diameter defining an interior volume, and an outer circumference, the mantle being comprised of flexible, compressible material capable of recovery after deformation thereof; a bendable rope core having an axis and an outer diameter adjacent the axis, the outer diameter disposed adjacent the mantle, said core being disposed within the interior volume of the mantle, wherein the mantle is comprised of a rubber-based material having a plurality of spokes extending parallel to the axis of the load-bearing rope core, and a plurality of voids disposed between said spokes so as to allow deformation of the spokes when force or pressure is applied thereon; and a sheath disposed adjacent the outer circumference of the mantle, so as to encompass same, the sheath being comprised of a flexible material.