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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 14, 1999
Andrew C. Harvey, Waltham, MA (US);
Stephen C. Jens, Winchester, MA (US);
Howard A. Kingsford, Amherst, NH (US);
J. Scott Neumann, Natick, MA (US);
Richard M. Formato, Shrewsbury, MA (US);
Velcro Industries B.V., Curacao, NL;
Abstract
A fastener member ( ) useful for separable engagement with surface fibers of a low-loft, non-woven fabric, or the like, has a base web ( ) and a multitude of fastener elements ( ) formed with and extending from the base web ( ). The fastener elements have a profile that comprises an elongated stem portion ( ) adjacent the base web ( ) and including at an acute angle to the base. A crook portion ( ) is formed on the end of the stem and is directed oppositely to the direction of inclination of the stem, being exposed for engaging a mating fastening member ( ). The acute angle of the stem of the elements ( ) enables them to flex toward the base. Offset pair of such elements ( ) can operatively move in a pincer-type motion to engage fibers ( ) and to retain engaged fibers. Other element configurations are disclosed. The fastener member has particular application for fastening of disposable products such as garments and diapers.