Etching a substrate: processes – Forming or treating fibrous article or fiber reinforced...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-11
2010-11-09
Tran, Binh X (Department: 1713)
Etching a substrate: processes
Forming or treating fibrous article or fiber reinforced...
C216S011000, C427S208200, C427S208400, C427S208600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07828982
ABSTRACT:
A method of forming an adhesive force includes removing a seta from a living specimen, attaching the seta to a substrate, and applying the seta to a surface so as to establish an adhesive force between the substrate and the surface. The seta is applied to the surface with a force perpendicular to the surface. The seta is then pulled with a force parallel to the surface so as to preload the adhesive force of the seta.
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Autumn Kellar
Fearing Ronald S.
Full Robert J.
Kenny Thomas
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