Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Devices for application and load bearing and method of using the same
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Application No.: US14883324Application Date: 2015-10-14
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Publication No.: US09759370B2Publication Date: 2017-09-12
- Inventor: Alfred J. Crosby , Michael D. Bartlett , Duncan J. Irschick , Daniel R. King
- Applicant: University of Massachusetts
- Applicant Address: US MA Boston
- Assignee: University of Massachusetts
- Current Assignee: University of Massachusetts
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Boston
- Agency: Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.
- Main IPC: B29C65/00
- IPC: B29C65/00 ; F16M13/02 ; F16B47/00 ; C09J7/02 ; B32B7/12 ; C09J7/00 ; F16B11/00

Abstract:
Gecko-like adhesive application devices suited for dynamic applications are disclosed, where the device can be easily applied to target substrates, exhibiting a firm hold, and subsequently released therefrom. Gecko-like adhesive application devices that are suited for sustained holding after easy application (e.g., on vertical or inclined surfaces or ceiling) also are disclosed.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160102804A1 DEVICES FOR APPLICATION AND LOAD BEARING AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME Public/Granted day:2016-04-14
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