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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2010
Randall F. Chapman, Elkton, MD (US);
Frank M. Chapman, Elkton, MD (US);
Paul Lippman, Linconville, ME (US);
Randall F. Chapman, Elkton, MD (US);
Frank M. Chapman, Elkton, MD (US);
Paul Lippman, Linconville, ME (US);
Fluoron Inc., Elkton, MD (US);
Abstract
A marine deck structure for rope contact having an impermeable cover for the purpose of preventing chaffing and wear of ropes is disclosed. Provided is a marine deck structure, such as a bullnose, or H-Bit covered with a durable impermeable cover that protects the structure from the harsh elements and provides a smooth low abrading surface. In another embodiment, rope chaffing surfaces on a marine vessel or dock are covered with an impermeable cover to reduce rope wear. The impermeable cover in one embodiment comprises ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). A number of ways of covering the marine deck structures are provided, such as positioning cover sheets around or on the support member and attaching the cover by, for example, welding, adhering, or thermally shrinking.