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Refastenable absorbent garment

US7444722B2 · kind B2 · utility

15Cited by
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15Claims
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Filing dateOct 28, 2005
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/2792
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A male component of a mechanical fastening system, such as a hook and loop fastener, that can remain fastened to a female component under high levels of shear force. The male component has a backing material with protrusions extending from the backing material at an angle toward the direction of fastener force. The combination of the male component with a female loop component results in a secure fastening system.

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