Patent ID: 6959658
Filing Date: 2005-11-01
Classification: B64D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of lacing together portions of an inflatable evacuation slide system comprising: providing a first panel composed of a first flexible material, said first panel having a first edge and a first plurality of apertures; providing a second panel composed of a second material, said second panel having a second edge and a second plurality of apertures corresponding to said first plurality of apertures; providing a length of cord having a first end and a second end; attaching said cord to one of said first panel and said second panel; passing a portion of said cord through each of said first plurality of apertures to form a plurality of loops including a first loop proximal said first end, a second loop adjacent said first loop, and a remainder of said plurality of loops including a last loop proximal said second end of said cord; passing each of said plurality of loops through corresponding apertures of said second plurality of apertures; thereafter threading each of said plurality of loops through an immediately preceding adjacent loop beginning with threading said second loop through said first loop and continuing with said remainder of said plurality of loops until said last loop is reached; and securing said last loop to one of said first and second panels.