Fastener products
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Dec 4, 2007
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Aug 25, 2005
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Nov 24, 2004
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Feb 24, 2004
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Abstract
A rotating mold roll defines an array of molding cavities. The mold roll is positioned adjacent a pressure device to define a pressure nip. At least one of the mold roll and the pressure device define a molding recess that is larger than the molding cavities. Resin is introduced to the rotating mold roll and pressed into the molding cavities and the molding recess to form discrete projections and a series of discrete, longitudinally spaced apart structural features. The projections and structural features are carried on a continuous sheet-form base. The resin is removed from the mold roll to expose a continuous preform sheet including the base, the projections, and the structural features. The structural features are arranged along the preform sheet in a longitudinally repeating pattern. The preform sheet is separated into multiple discrete products including an array of the projections and at least one of the structural features.

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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | Total Patents |
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VELCRO BVBA | DEINZE, BE | 204 |
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Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Gallant, Christopher M | Nottingham, NH | 65 | 404 |
Shepard, William H | Amherst, NH | 59 | 978 |
Cited Art Landscape
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4680838 Device for detachably connecting two elements | 23 | 1984 | |
5267945 Finger splint for treating pip joint injuries | 26 | 1991 | |
5653004 Plastic clip | 9 | 1996 | |
6307118 Digit wound dressing | 16 | 1997 | |
5964017 Seat cover retainer apparatus and method of using same | 37 | 1997 | |
6347434 Security cable tie | 11 | 1999 | |
6467132 Band for securing items and method of use | 50 | 2001 | |
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4887339 Strip material with tab-like parts for forming fasteners | 50 | 1988 | |
5704480 Moisture-proof resealable pouch and container | 60 | 1995 | |
5657516 Dual structured fastener elements | 101 | 1995 | |
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5216784 Conduit clamp | 21 | 1992 | |
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6588074 Self-mating reclosable binding strap and fastener | 95 | 2001 | |
6684464 Bundling strap | 11 | 2002 | |
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4557024 Clamp for hose, tubing, or the like | 58 | 1984 | |
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5168603 Bundling tie | 77 | 1991 | |
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5499859 Upholstery attachment device and upholstered article using same | 23 | 1994 | |
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5722123 Cable tie | 19 | 1996 | |
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5048158 Keeper for coiled items | 84 | 1990 | |
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5368549 Method for injection-molding an orthopedic device and product of the method | 98 | 1993 | |
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5604961 Multiple purpose fastening device, system and method | 74 | 1995 | |
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5620769 Molded surface fastener and method for manufacturing the same | 45 | 1995 | |
6317933 Binding band | 38 | 1999 | |
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6622346 Sheet material including a surface fastener | 26 | 2001 | |
6668429 Deep-groove fastener | 23 | 2002 | |
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5945193 Touch fastener with porous metal containing layer | 58 | 1995 | |
5953797 Hook fasteners and methods of manufacture | 75 | 1996 | |
5766723 Fastener assembly with peripheral seal | 58 | 1996 | |
5802676 Strap for securing a bundled cord and the like | 69 | 1996 | |
5996189 Woven fastener product | 81 | 1998 | |
6202260 Touch fasteners their manufacture and products incorporating them | 36 | 1998 | |
6044525 Fastener straps | 55 | 1998 | |
6546603 Woven hook and loop fastening | 10 | 1999 | |
6551539 Releasable strap | 4 | 2000 | |
* 6692674 Discrete fastener regions | 16 | 2002 | |
2004/0167,456 Medical wraps | 42 | 2003 | |
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5827547 Mold for production of a passenger seat | 12 | 1996 | |
5882073 Foam passenger seat having trim cover attachment means | 47 | 1996 | |
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5605373 Automotive seat cover attachment arrangement | 33 | 1995 | |
5826312 Device for connecting the edge region of a covering material for vehicle seat upholstery to a mounting | 38 | 1997 | |
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2002/0078,536 Sliding fastening system | 25 | 2000 | |
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5208952 Closure device for rib lock | 19 | 1991 | |
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D389051 Cable tie | 22 | 1995 | |
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4775310 Apparatus for making a separable fastener | 148 | 1986 | |
4879854 Hook and loop partitioning system | 31 | 1988 | |
4887338 Shear trap hook and loop fastening system | 31 | 1988 | |
4863127 Wall hanging system for articles | 24 | 1988 | |
5005242 Foamed seat cushion | 29 | 1990 | |
5101539 Foamed seat cushion | 20 | 1990 | |
5260015 Method for making a laminated hook fastener | 138 | 1991 | |
6280670 Post- forming heads on fastener elements | 24 | 1997 | |
6432339 Continuous molding of fastener products with a mold belt | 11 | 1999 | |
6129970 Touch fastener with magnetic attractant and molded article containing same | 28 | 1999 | |
6443187 Aligning woven loop elements to form mounting sleeves | 9 | 2000 | |
6656403 Securing loop materials | 15 | 2000 | |
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6120157 Finger mount rear view mirror | 9 | 1997 | |
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4657000 Adjustable splint and securing means therefor | 67 | 1984 |
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Patent Info | (Count) | # Cites | Year |
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7927681 Fastening assembly and cushion having fastening assembly | 3 | 2009 | |
7976923 Fastening assembly and cushion having fastening assembly | 0 | 2009 | |
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* 9475158 Method for displaying and sorting garments | 0 | 2014 | |
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8685194 Laminated touch fasteners | 2 | 2011 | |
9399333 Forming laminated touch fasteners | 1 | 2013 | |
9776353 Longitudinal bead molding | 0 | 2014 | |
9649792 Forming longitudinally pleated products | 0 | 2014 | |
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9403630 System, method and apparatus for gift bag binding | 1 | 2013 | |
9783351 System, method and apparatus for gift bag binding | 0 | 2016 | |
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* D779924 Cable tie | 0 | 2015 | |
* D778710 Cable tie | 0 | 2015 | |
D781136 Cable tie | 0 | 2015 |
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11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Jun 4, 2019 |
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Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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