Method of securing complementary fastener strips
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Aug 17, 2004
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Feb 26, 2002
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Mar 12, 2001
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Abstract
A method of providing complementary fastener strips for securing one item to another item is disclosed. A dispenser allows for complementary fastener strips in a prebound configuration, to be dispensed and used in applications such as the manufacture of outdoor furniture cushions. The invention facilitates the efficient and cost effective manufacture of articles which utilize multiple strips of complementary fastener strips.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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YKK CORPORATION OF AMERICA | 2300 WINDY RIDGE PARKWAY SUITE 700S ATLANTA GA 30339 |
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- 2002 Application Filing Year
- A44B Class
- 251 Applications Filed
- 85 Patents Issued To-Date
- 33.87 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Dudek, Chester P | Marietta, GA | 6 | 29 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 29 | |||
Hutcherson, James | Norcross, GA | 6 | 41 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 41 | |||
Ishikawa, Kiichiro | Marietta, GA | 21 | 131 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 131 | |||
Yoshida, Tomonari | Marietta, GA | 20 | 107 |
# of filed Patents : 20 Total Citations : 107 |
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- A44B Class
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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