Marked precoated strings and method of manufacturing same

    公开(公告)号:US09355621B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-31

    申请号:US14322255

    申请日:2014-07-02

    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt

    CPC classification number: G10D3/10 B05D3/007

    Abstract: A coated string for a stringed device which includes a coating applied to the surface of the string. The coating includes a base layer bonded to the surface of the string and an at least partially transparent low-friction top coat applied to the base layer. The base layer includes heat activated pigments that change color when heated above a color shifting temperature. In one embodiment, the color of the pigment in one area contrasts with the color of the pigment in an adjacent area without otherwise affecting the low-friction surface of the coating. The areas of different color created in locations along the length of the low-friction coated string.

    Measuring apparatus and method for measuring flexible elongated parts

    公开(公告)号:US10393510B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-27

    申请号:US16202833

    申请日:2018-11-28

    Abstract: Various embodiments provide an elongated part measuring apparatus including an elongated frame, an elongated transparent part supporter supported by the frame and configured to support an elongated part (such as a guide wire or mandrel), an elongated movable part straightener pivotally connected to and supported by the frame, and a movable optical measurer movably connected to and supported by the frame and configured to take multiple spaced apart outer dimensional measurements of the elongated part (whether uncoated or coated).

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