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Snap fastner having a detachment directionality

US6353978B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2000
Grant dateMar 12, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45775
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A snap fastener having a detachment directionality. The fastener includes a portion for minimizing the gap between the male and female snaps (1, 4). The portion is, for example, a small protrusion (17) established on the side of the neck (13) opposite the engagement edge (16),or a protrusion (47) established on the side of the female snap.

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