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Foam-based fasteners

US7608070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 2004
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/627
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In one embodiment of the present invention, an article has a mechanical fastener and configured is to be worn by a user. The article comprises a body portion configured to be worn by a user. The body portion may include a fibrous landing layer wherein the fibrous landing layer comprises a plurality of fibers. The body portion may also include a foam layer, such that the foam layer has a first surface comprising a plurality of free-stranding struts adapted for engaging at least a portion of the plurality of fibers of the landing layer. The foam layer and fibrous landing layer are capable of being engaged with a Shear Resistance of about 100 grams of force or greater per square centimeter and a Peel Resistance of about 50 grams or less of force per square centimeter.

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