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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 23, 1997
Clyde D Calhoun, Stillwater, MN (US);
Jennifer M Aamodt, Woodbury, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A self mating adhesive fastener element is described. The self mating adhesive fastener element includes a plurality of posts each having a base, an extension, and a nontacky tip. The posts are arranged to provide a self mating pattern and fastener selectivity. An adhesive layer is provided having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface provides a tacky surface between the posts. The second surface provides for adhering the self mating adhesive fastener to a substrate. Additionally disclosed are articles which incorporate the self mating adhesive fastener element and methods for manufacturing and using the self mating adhesive fastener element.