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Adhesive article with progressive adhesive properties and method of using same

US6835452B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2000
Grant dateDec 28, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2848
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An adhesive article adapted to attach structures to a substrate and a method of using the same. The adhesive article has a failure mode that minimizes damage to the substrate surface. The adhesive article comprises an adhesive layer having a first adhesive region and a second adhesive region. The first adhesive region is adapted to attach a top portion of the structure to the substrate. The second adhesive region is adapted to attach a bottom portion of the structure to the substrate. The second adhesive region comprises reduced adhesive properties.

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