Fluoropolymer fiber composite bundle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9334587
APP PUB NO 20100192758A1
SERIAL NO

12720074

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A fishing line having (a) multiple UHMWPE fibers and (b) at least one fluoropolymer fiber comprising expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. Also disclosed is a method of making a braided fishing line comprising the steps, in order, of forming a braided fiber by braiding UHMWPE fibers with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene fibers; heating the braided fiber; stretching the braided fiber while still heated; and cooling the stretched braided fiber.

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  • W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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Clough, Norman Ernest Landenberg, US 21 293

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