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Hook fastener

US9717309B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2011
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/27
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hook fastener including a base strip and a field of hooks, each hook having a stem and a cap, the cap including at least one lateral overhang, and each hook being further delimited by two opposing substantially planar surfaces, wherein the overhang includes a swelling located at a distance from the stem so that the thickness of the overhang increases in the swelling, the bottom surface of the overhang forming a cavity for receiving filaments.

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