Curable mechanical fasteners

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2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Aftergut, Jeff H. (Department: 1733)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C156S307700, C156S312000, C428S099000, C428S100000, C024S304000, C024S357000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07018496

ABSTRACT:
Curable mechanical fasteners of the invention comprise a fastening surface comprising a curable material, wherein the fastening surface is capable of being repeatedly attached and unattached to a complementary fastening surface, and when attached to the complementary fastening surface and cured, the curable mechanical fastener is capable of becoming permanently attached to the complementary fastening surface. The curable mechanical fastener may also further comprise the complementary fastening surface.

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