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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2006
Nadezhda V. Efremova, Neenah, WI (US);
Garry Roland Woltman, Appleton, WI (US);
Mary L. Mcdaniel, Appleton, WI (US);
Roger Bradshaw Quincy, Iii, Cumming, GA (US);
Nicholas Kraft, Appleton, WI (US);
Thomas A. Eby, Greenville, WI (US);
Nadezhda V. Efremova, Neenah, WI (US);
Garry Roland Woltman, Appleton, WI (US);
Mary L. McDaniel, Appleton, WI (US);
Roger Bradshaw Quincy, III, Cumming, GA (US);
Nicholas Kraft, Appleton, WI (US);
Thomas A. Eby, Greenville, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A mechanical fastener is disclosed. The mechanical fastener generally comprises the male component of a hook and loop fastening system. The male component contains a plurality of protrusions that have been surface modified. In particular, the protrusions have been surfaced modified in a manner that prevents damage to a female component during engagement and disengagement but yet still forms a firm attachment with the female component.