US Patent Issued to Stren-Flex on May 27 for "Synthetic lifting slings and related methods" (South Carolina, Florida Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,312,216, issued on May 27, was assigned to Stren-Flex LLC (Simpsonville, S.C.).

"Synthetic lifting slings and related methods" was invented by Roderick G Rossborough III (North Palm Beach, Fla.) and Trevor J. Waycott (Simpsonville, S.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Lifting slings for use in rigging projects to aid in the lifting of heavy objects and related methods are provided herein. A lifting sling can include an inner core comprising continuous synthetic filaments that form one or more load-bearing endless loops. The lifting sling can also include a tubular outer cover loosely surrounding the inner core so that the filaments of the...