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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2010
Chuck G. Lecompte, North Frankfort, KY (US);
Chad A. Clark, Lawrenceburg, KY (US);
Rodney H. Helwig, Lexington, KY (US);
Chuck G. LeCompte, North Frankfort, KY (US);
Chad A. Clark, Lawrenceburg, KY (US);
Rodney H. Helwig, Lexington, KY (US);
YKK Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
Fasteners including male and female assemblies. At least one of the male or female assembly may have a flexible base that flexes to conform to a non-planar mounting surface. The flexible base is bonded to the stud and/or the socket using techniques that provide a high degree of strength to withstand repeated engagement and disengagement of the fastener. Moreover, in certain embodiments the bonding techniques eliminate the need for mechanical means (for example, threads) to secure the stud to the flexible base. Mechanical tests show that the male assembly according to certain embodiments has 62% more strength than known male assemblies.