Patent ID: 9144963
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: A61F,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for folding a fastener during a high speed manufacturing process and maintaining the folded fastener in a folded configuration throughout the high speed manufacturing process, the method comprising: obtaining an article comprising a foldable fastener and moving said article in a machine direction during the high speed manufacturing process, said high speed manufacturing process having a cross direction orthogonal to said machine direction, said foldable fastener comprising a web with first and second opposing surfaces, and at least one engaging member joined to the web; applying a frangible bonding agent that comprises a fugitive adhesive to a first portion of the first surface of the fastener; and folding the fastener such that the frangible bonding agent contacts a second portion of the first surface of the fastener; and wherein the fastener is a hook/loop type mechanical fastener; wherein the engaging member includes a plurality of hooks with gaps between adjacent hooks, and the web includes a plurality of receiving elements that are engageable with the hooks; and wherein the frangible bonding agent is applied to one or more of the receiving elements, and wherein the frangible bonding agent forms a substantially unbroken line that penetrates at least partially into one or more of the gaps between adjacent hooks.