Patent 11497538 was granted and assigned to FORT WAYNE METALS RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORP on November, 2022 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Multi-filament microcables are used in place of the traditional monofilament wires as the constituent elements of a woven or braided band. This enhances the function and manufacturability of such bands for various applications, such as orthopaedic applications including sternotomy closures.