Adhesive microstructure and method of forming same
US6737160B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/298
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of forming an adhesive force includes removing a seta from a living specimen, attaching the seta to a substrate, and applying the seta to a surface so as to establish an adhesive force between the substrate and the surface. The seta is applied to the surface with a force perpendicular to the surface. The seta is then pulled with a force parallel to the surface so as to preload the adhesive force of the seta.
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