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Danville, NH, United States of America

Melissa Spezzafero

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Velcro Industries B.v.. Active years: 2006-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Melissa Spezzafero. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/melissa-spezzafero

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 80.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.7

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 49(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Danville, NH (US) (2006 - 2010)
  • Allentown, NE (US) (2012)
  • Allentown, NH (US) (2011 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 246 
 
Velcro Industries B.v.
 patents

Years Active: 2006-2013

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8426672 - Outer cover engagement (2013-04-23),
2. 8212103 - Engageability of fibrous surfaces for use with touch fasteners (2012-07-03),
3. RE42475 - Fasteners engageable with loops of nonwoven fabrics and with other open structures, and methods and machines for making fasteners (2011-06-20),
4. 7727440 - Methods of making fastener products (2010-06-01),
5. 6991843 - Fasteners engageable with loops of nonwoven fabrics and with other open structures, and methods and machines for making fasteners (2006-01-31),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Melissa Spezzafero

Introduction

Melissa Spezzafero is a prominent inventor based in Danville, NH (US), known for her significant contributions to the field of fastening technologies. With a total of five patents to her name, she has made remarkable strides in developing methods that enhance the functionality of fibrous surfaces.

Latest Patents

Among her latest patents, two notable inventions stand out. The first is titled "Outer cover engagement," which describes a method for forming a hook-engageable landing zone on a fibrous surface. This process involves selecting a specific region of the surface, raising fibers to create fibrous loops, and anchoring these loops to ensure they resist pullout during hook engagement. The second patent, "Engageability of fibrous surfaces for use with touch fasteners," shares a similar methodology, emphasizing the importance of securing fibrous loops to enhance the effectiveness of touch fasteners.

Career Highlights

Melissa's career is marked by her association with Velcro Industries B.V., where she has been instrumental in advancing fastening technologies. Her innovative approaches have not only contributed to the company's success but have also set new standards in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Melissa has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Mark A. Clarner and Howard A. Kingsford. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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