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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2012
Dietrich D. Wienke, Elsloo, NL;
Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks, Dilsen, NL;
Martinus Johannes Nicolaas Jacobs, Heerlen, NL;
Dietrich D. Wienke, Elsloo, NL;
Christiaan Henri Peter Dirks, Dilsen, NL;
Martinus Johannes Nicolaas Jacobs, Heerlen, NL;
DSM IP Assets B.V., Heerlen, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a chain suitable to moor or anchor boats, to lash cargo in road, rail, water and air transportation or for conveying, hoisting, suspending or lifting applications, said chain comprising a plurality of interconnected links. More in particular the invention relates to a chain suitable for the above stated uses comprising a plurality of interconnected links, at least part of the links comprising polyolefin fibers and in particular ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. The invention also relates to a method for enhancing the strength of such a chain.