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Flexible fastener

US5369847A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 1993
Grant dateDec 6, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45152
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible fastener comprises a pair of opposed fastener strips each including a base plate; and a longitudinal marginal grip portion integrally formed along one longitudinal edge thereof. A pair of opposed female and male coupling portion are mounted on the inner sides on the base plates so as to project toward each other to coming into coupling engagement with each other, thereby releasably join the opposed fastener strips. Two pairs of elongated ridges are provided on the inner sides of the fastener strips, and a pair of elongated ridge are provided on the outer sides of fastener strips so as to provide increased friction between fingers and the fastener strips.

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