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Curable mechanical fasteners

US7018496B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1999
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24017
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Curable mechanical fasteners of the invention comprise a fastening surface comprising a curable material, wherein the fastening surface is capable of being repeatedly attached and unattached to a complementary fastening surface, and when attached to the complementary fastening surface and cured, the curable mechanical fastener is capable of becoming permanently attached to the complementary fastening surface. The curable mechanical fastener may also further comprise the complementary fastening surface.

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