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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5962102 | Loop material for engagement with hooking stems A back-up pad for supporting an abrasive article having projecting hooking stems. The back-up pad includes a support member and an engaging means provided on a major surface of the support member for releasable engaging the hooking stems of the abrasive a... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5962112 | Wipers comprising point unbonded webs There is provided a wiper comprising a first web of fibers of at most 50 microns in diameter wherein said web has been bonded using a point unbonded pattern having a bond area between about 25 and 50 percent. The wiper can be made from thermoplastic polym... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5958525 | Device and kit There are described devices for creating artistic designs which are simple in approach and execution, and which enable the user to create a unique work of art without the user coming into direct contact with the medium used to create the design. The subje... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5945193 | Touch fastener with porous metal containing layer A fastening component of a separable fastener has some portion that is necessary for its fastening function, such as the space adjacent the fastening elements, the base to which the fastening elements are attached or a substrate that is used for another p... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5942177 | Method for a making a separable fastener having a perimeter cover gasket A separable fastener component for use with a complementary separable fastener component has a base member, having a nominal fastening face and a non-fastening face. Carried on the fastening face is a pattern of fastening elements, comprising an interior ... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5942293 | File marker A file marker for marking the position of material removed from a file drawer or similar receptacle is disclosed. The file marker comprises a relatively flat body portion having a body side edge, a clip body extending from the body side edge, and a clip e... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5933867 | Promotional item having decorative emblem and method of making same The present invention is directed to a promotional item, such as a golf glove, having a decorative emblem. The promotional item comprises a promotional item, a mount and a decorative emblem. The mount has a recessed portion formed therein and is attached ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5935676 | Slip resistant roof mat A mat that can be attached to a slanted surface to increase the traction for persons who have to walk on the surface while constructing or repairing the surface.... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5932311 | Method of making and using a touch fastener with magnetic attractant A fastening component of a separable fastener has some portion that is necessary for its fastening function, such as the hooks, the base to which the hooks are attached or a substrate that is used for another purpose, comprised of a magnetically attractiv... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5922436 | Die cut mold-in A fastener of the hook and loop type intended to be incorporated into plastic articles by plastic molding processes is formed of a known separable fastener member having a base member and a plurality of engaging elements upstanding from one surface thereo... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5916207 | Disposable diapers with fastening tapes becoming elastic during use A disposable diaper includes a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent member interposed between the topsheet and backsheet. When worn, the diaper forms a front waist body portion, a rear waist body portion, and a crotc... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5910351 | Multi-purpose hook A multi-purpose hook for a message board having an edge along its front surface, the hook including a substantially flat extension member having first and second ends, a retaining grip extending from the first end, and a curved hook extending from the sec... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5900302 | Molded surface fastener having an ornamental pattern, and method of and apparatus for manufacturing same A molded surface fastener having on its engaging surface an ornamental pattern, such as characters, design, symbol, etc., which is devoid of engaging elements. This ornamental pattern is formed using a die wheel having a multiplicity of engaging-element-f... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5900303 | Fastener assembly with mechanical end seals A fastener assembly for being molded into a foamed structure. The fastener assembly includes a base having first and second opposed major surfaces, first and second opposed ends, and first and second opposed side edges. A multiplicity of attachment member... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5891549 | Sheet-like structure with surface protrusions for providing spacing, grip-enhancing, draining elements and the like A sheet-like structure with surface protrusions for he provision of spacing elements, grip-enhancing elements, draining elements and the like, comprising an extruded sheet-like element which has, on at least one face, a plurality of peduncles which are fo... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5891547 | Needle punch nonwoven component for refastenable fastening device The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric for a hook and loop fastening device wherein the fabric comprises needlepunched fibers forming a plurality of loops which are effective for releasably engaging the hooks in a hook component, wherein the f... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5882764 | Floor mat system A floor mat system and clip for use therewith can be installed to any floor and includes a floor mat formed from a series of first and second criscrossed ribs which form rectangular-shaped openings therebetween, and clip having a rectangular-shape base an... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5879777 | Modular papermaking fabric A papermaking fabric comprised of modular panels secured to one another by hook and loop tape fastener material or similar fastening means. The fabric can be repaired by removing therefrom a section encumbering the damage and securing in its place in over... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5858515 | Pattern-unbonded nonwoven web and process for making the same The present invention is directed to a pattern-unbonded nonwoven fabric having continuous bonded areas defining a plurality of discrete unbonded areas, which is suitable for use as an improved loop fastening material for hook and loop fastening systems. T... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5853842 | Process for the production of a multi-layer composite article having fasteners affixed to a surface thereof and the article produced thereby A process for the production of a rigid multi-layer composite articles (20) prepared from reacting inter alia a sheet of an open cell foam material (22) impregnated with a binder resin, such as isocyanate resin, to fill the cells of the foam material (22)... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5849390 | Fender cover having repositionable pockets A fender cover having removable, repositionable pockets. The fender comprises a main panel of flexible material of characteristics suitable for protecting painted finishes and similar delicate surfaces. The main panel has snap fasteners disposed in plural... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5840398 | Fastener assembly with mechanical end seals, method and fastener assembly mold A fastener assembly of the type for being molded into cushions, and including a base having first and second major surfaces defining first and second opposed ends and first and second opposed side edges. A multiplicity of attachment members are carried by... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5817380 | Snap-zipper and bag with the same A snap-zipper 10 comprises a male and a female member 11 and 12 having strip-like bases 21 and 22 for fusion bonding, the bases being made of an ethylene.multidot.-olefin copolymer with a MI of 0.3 to 15 g per 10 min., a density of 0.850 to 0.935 g... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5817379 | Double sided towel with an impermeable material lined pocket A two-sided towel for wiping moisture from two different surfaces while preventing cross contamination of the moisture between the surfaces. Coextensive first and second sheets, each having a moisture absorbent side and a moisture impervious side are fast... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5814379 | Ornamental band A strip of elastic is stretched over and encircles an object such as a door, car trunk or book cover. A tubular fabric cover may surround the strip. The cover is bunched so as to be capable of expanding lengthwise as the strip is stretched. A bow or other... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5811165 | Floor mat arrangement Floor mat arrangement for floor mats which have a (synthetic) rubber backing and a pile surface whose pile portion is surrounded by a pile-free border. The arrangement comprises at least two mats whose lower side, in or adjacent the corners of the mats, f... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5803266 | Accessories kit having interchangeable ornaments An accessories kit for allowing a user to coordinate a clothing accessory with a variety of outfits without the expense of purchasing a separate clothing accessory for each outfit. The accessories kit includes a clothing accessory and a plurality of decor... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5804273 | Floor covering with carpet over carpet and hook and loop fasteners New wall to wall carpeting is applied directly over worn broadloom or tile wall to wall carpeting having a backing secured to a hard floor surface (e.g. directly attached, such as by adhesive, to an existing concrete floor) and a top pile surface. The wor... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5800900 | Decorative attachments for articles of clothing and footwear The present invention relates to articles of clothing and footwear and more particularly to an insertable patch or emblem which fits under the overlapping layer of a pocket formed in the article of clothing or footwear. The patch or emblem and the pocket ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5798163 | Temporary tarp-like barrier assembly, kit and method therefor A temporary tarp-like barrier assembly which includes a plastic sheet thermally and mechanically fastened to loop-like hangers made from reclosable fasteners. The plastic sheet is sandwiched between engaging portions of the interlocking members of the han... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5795640 | Method of fabricating a fastener assembly for being molded into a foamed cushion A fastener assembly of the type for being molded into cushions, and including a base having first and second major surfaces defining first and second opposed ends and first and second opposed side edges. A multiplicity of attachment members are carried by... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5789058 | Backcoated textile loop product A hook and loop closure element in which the loop fabric is backcoated and a plurality of the loops on the loop surface are adhered to the backcoating but the remaining free loops provide an efficient loop connector for engagement by a hook fabric. The lo... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5786062 | Attachment strips Attachment strips that can be withdrawn from an enclosure, each comprising a flexible backing layer, a field of hooks along and projecting from one of its surfaces; and a first layer of pressure sensitive adhesive along one of its surfaces. The strips can... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5786061 | Separable fastener having a perimeter cover gasket A separable fastener component for use with a complementary separable fastener component has a base member, having a nominal fastening face and a non-fastening face. Carried on the fastening face is a pattern of fastening elements, comprising an interior ... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5779691 | Fastening tape for a sanitary article particularly disposable diaper A fastening tape for a sanitary article, for fastening the article on the body of a person is attached to the article at one of its end portions (18) and provided with any fastener (22) on one surface of the other end portion (20). A stretchable elastic p... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5773120 | Loop material for hook-and-loop fastening system A loop material suitable for use in a hook-and-loop fastening system, which loop material includes a bonded carded web having a first side and a second side. The bonded carded web has a basis weight of from about 15 to about 140 grams per square meter and... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5772293 | Dust cover for computer components A dust cover for computer components including a cover member that is adapted for being supported around a computer component. The cover member is formed of a stretch material that is expanded to cover at least four panels of the computer component. The c... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5773118 | Decorative fabric and method for making the same The present invention provides a fabric having a decal and ornaments bonded and affixed, respectively thereto, whereby the ornaments overlap and have the same configuration as the decal so that the decal is no longer visible when the ornaments are affixed... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5770284 | Towel with integrated pocket A towel having an integrated pocket includes a sheet of fabric material having two spaced-apart vertical folds formed in the sheet. The folds divide the sheet into first and second folded sections and an unfolded section intermediate the first and second ... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5766723 | Fastener assembly with peripheral seal A fastener assembly capable of being molded into a cushion, the fastener assembly comprising: (i) a backing layer and (ii) a fastening layer opposed to one another, the backing layer comprising anchor means to secure the fastener assembly to the cushion, ... | 06/16/1998 |
