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Hook for hook and loop fasteners

US5315740A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 20, 1992
Grant dateMay 31, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/2792
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A plastic molded hook for use with a hook and loop fastening system especially adapted for use with low profile loops. The hook design includes a base, a stem and a crook whereby the volume of the portion of the hook penetrating into a pile of loops is defined as the displacement volume. Hooks especially adapted for use with low profile loops have a displacement volume of less than 6.times.10.sup.-6 cubic inches.

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