Renewable natural fiber fishing line
OwnerLoren James Wilcoxinventor
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Abstract
The disclosure provides embodiments of a fishing line that includes renewable natural fibers, and a renewable natural coating. Some of the embodiments of the disclosed fishing line include, for example, a single strand line, or a braided or plaited line made from multiple threads, strands or yarns. Other embodiments of the disclosed fishing line are degradable over a predetermined timeline. These embodiments are preferred because of the low environmental impact of the disclosed fishing lines.
Claims16
A renewable natural fiber fishing line comprising a single strand or braided fiber line wherein the fiber is jute, hemp, linen, flax, or combinations thereof, that is coated with a biopolymer selected from a polyhydroxyalkaonate biopolymer, a polysaccharide biopolymer, or combinations thereof free of polylactic acid.
A renewable natural fiber fishing line comprising a single strand fiber line or braided fiber line coated with an aqueous dispersion of a polyhydroxyalkaonate biopolymer, a polysaccharide biopolymer, or combinations thereof free of polylactic acid, wherein the fiber is jute, hemp, linen, flax, or combinations thereof.
A method of making a renewable natural fiber fishing line comprising the steps of braiding 3 or more natural fiber strands to provide a braided line, and coating the braided line with a polyhydroxyalkaonate biopolymer, a polysaccharide biopolymer, or combinations thereof free of polylactic acid, wherein the fiber is jute, hemp, linen, flax, or combinations thereof.
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