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US 2010/0132630 A1Published application
Weighted lariat
OwnerSandy Stephens, Anthony William Benlshekinventors
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Abstract
The present invention comprises a weighted lariat that improves ropers' chances of catching animals by the head, horns, or feet, particularly in competitive roping events. Weight is added to the tip of the loop by covering a portion of the loop with shrink-wrap tubing. Additionally, an adhesive lining may be applied to allow for a weighted embodiment of minimum thickness thus and maximum flexibility. Additionally, elongated, malleable metal wires of variable length can be laid in the groove between the strands of the lariat thereby adding still more weight.
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A lariat comprising;
- At least three elongate, flexible strands twisted about one another to form a length of rope;
- the lay of which, within industry standards, may range from extra-extra-soft to hard, depending on the materials used and numbers of twists imparted therein;
- the length of rope having a honda at one end and a tail at the other end;
- the tail extending through the honda to form a loop, and the tip of the loop being that general portion of the rope that is opposite the hand where the rope is held for competitive use;
- a length of shrink-wrap tubing of uniform diameter along the entire length is secured tightly about a section of the loop;
- whereby that section of the loop is weighted.
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