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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2014
Applicant:
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA (US);
Inventors:
Alfred J. Crosby, Amherst, MA (US);
Michael D. Bartlett, Amherst, MA (US);
Duncan J. Irschick, Amherst, MA (US);
Daniel R. King, Sunderland, MA (US);
Assignee:
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C 65/00 (2006.01); F16M 13/02 (2006.01); F16B 47/00 (2006.01); C09J 7/02 (2006.01); B32B 7/12 (2006.01); C09J 7/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16M 13/02 (2013.01); B32B 7/12 (2013.01); C09J 7/00 (2013.01); C09J 7/02 (2013.01); F16B 47/003 (2013.01); C09J 2201/626 (2013.01);
Abstract
Gecko-like adhesive application devices suited for dynamic applications are disclosed, where the device can be easily applied to target substrates, exhibiting a firm hold, and subsequently released therefrom. Gecko-like adhesive application devices that are suited for sustained holding after easy application (e.g., on vertical or inclined surfaces or ceiling) also are disclosed.