Patent ID: 8406591

Claim:
A method for forming a low profile flexible reinforcement member cable, the method comprising the steps of: a) introducing a low molecular weight primary saturant to a first application device; b) melting said low molecular weight primary saturant within said first application device at a temperature sufficient to maintain said low molecular weight primary saturant at a viscosity of less than about 1000 centipoise; c) introducing a fiber material to said first application device to coat said low molecular weight primary saturant onto said fiber material to form a coated member; d) removing said coated member from said first application device; e) introducing said coated member to a first stripper die to remove an excess of said low molecular weight primary saturant from said fiber material; f) introducing said coated member to a high molecular weight topcoat material contained within a second application device to form a topcoated member; g) removing said topcoated member from said second application device; h) introducing said topcoated member to a second stripper die to remove an excess of said high molecular weight topcoat material from said topcoated member; and i) cooling said topcoated member to form the low profile flexible reinforcement member.