Patent ID: 6427987
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
An elastic rope comprising:(a) a plurality of strands of a synthetic elastic polymeric material, each strand having a free end disposed at an end region of the rope; (b) a sheath enclosing substantially an entire length of the rope and holding the rope in radial compression to an extended length; and (c) means for securing the rope to an article, wherein the securing means is disposed at the end region of the rope and comprises: (i) an end member secured to the ends of the strands by a bonding material, wherein the bonding material penetrates into interstices between the strands; and (ii) a sleeve member enclosing the rope proximate to the end region and cooperating with the end member to radially compress the rope, and adapted to reduce tension applied to the end member.