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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2009
Brandon Charles Kirby, LaVale, MD (US);
Kristin Marie Cable, Monroe, OH (US);
Teresa Ellen Havens, Bellbrook, OH (US);
Jason Michael Hermiller, Liberty Township, OH (US);
Brandon Charles Kirby, LaVale, MD (US);
Kristin Marie Cable, Monroe, OH (US);
Teresa Ellen Havens, Bellbrook, OH (US);
Jason Michael Hermiller, Liberty Township, OH (US);
Other;
Abstract
Methods for using a reusable quick release fastener system include engaging and disengaging fastening devices composed of elastomers or shape memory polymers and their composites wherein the fastening devices may be of any number of geometrical shapes such that the mating geometries of each device are compatible with one another. The fastening devices provide an easy and near silent closure mechanism for a container, for example. Thus, the methods for using reusable quick release fastener systems including the fastening devices made of elastomers or shape memory polymers can be used to attach one part to another or to quietly close a pocket, box, or other container, for example.