Touch fastener structures
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Mar 20, 2018
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Aug 28, 2014
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Feb 20, 2014
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Feb 22, 2013
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Abstract
Touch fastener products, as well as apparatus and methods for manufacturing such products, are described. The methods and apparatus feature certain mold cavity shapes that are designed to facilitate demolding of hammer hook touch fastener elements exhibiting desirable fastening properties. Such mold cavity shapes can be combined with particularly soft molding resins to produce useful fastening products.
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VELCRO IP HOLDINGS LLC | 95 SUNDIAL AVENUE MANCHESTER NH 03103 |
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
- B29C Class
- 4829 Applications Filed
- 3911 Patents Issued To-Date
- 80.99 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Collins, Andrew | Bedford, US | 76 | 820 |
# of filed Patents : 76 Total Citations : 820 | |||
Gallant, Christopher M | Nottingham, US | 75 | 815 |
# of filed Patents : 75 Total Citations : 815 |
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