Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Male touch fastener elements
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Application No.: US18195451Application Date: 2023-05-10
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Publication No.: US11889903B1Publication Date: 2024-02-06
- Inventor: Antoli Fauria Torrent , Luis Parellada Armela , Emili Pubill Piera , James L Tardiff
- Applicant: Velcro IP Holdings LLC
- Applicant Address: US NH Manchester
- Assignee: Velcro IP Holdings LLC
- Current Assignee: Velcro IP Holdings LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US NH Manchester
- Agency: Fish & Richardson P.C.
- Main IPC: A44B18/00
- IPC: A44B18/00

Abstract:
A male touch fastener product has an array of discrete fastening elements extending from a resin base. The elements are formed by molding stems and then deforming at least a rim of a distal end of each head to form an overhanging mushroom-type fastener element. Some are deformed against a hard surface to form flat fastener elements, and others are deformed against a compliant surface and form umbrella-shaped fastener elements. The fastener element heads feature particular structural relationships that enhance their performance, particularly with low-lying fibers.
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