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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2003
Nancy J. Tolan, Derry, NH (US);
Mark A. Clarner, Concord, NH (US);
William B. S. MC Dougall, Concord, NH (US);
Normand A. Cote, Bedford, NH (US);
Howard A. Kingsford, Amherst, NH (US);
Paul R. Erickson, New Boston, NH (US);
Clinton Dowd, Goffstown, NH (US);
Nancy J. Tolan, Derry, NH (US);
Mark A. Clarner, Concord, NH (US);
William B. S. Mc Dougall, Concord, NH (US);
Normand A. Cote, Bedford, NH (US);
Howard A. Kingsford, Amherst, NH (US);
Paul R. Erickson, New Boston, NH (US);
Clinton Dowd, Goffstown, NH (US);
Velcro Industries B.V., Curacao, unknown;
Abstract
A releasable touch fastener includes a loop component and a hook component, with a particularly small overall engaged thickness in combination with a high fastening strength, both in peel and shear. The loop component is a woven material, while the hook component may be woven or molded. The molded hook component includes a scrim reinforcement for tear resistance and sewability. The fastener is useful for high cycle applications, such as on non-disposable garments, footwear and luggage.