Patent ID: 7200902
Filing Date: 2007-04-10
Classification: A41D,A44B,A44D,B64C,C08L,F16B,F16F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A releasable fastener system comprising: a loop portion comprising a support and a loop material disposed on a surface thereon; a hook portion comprising a support and a plurality of hook elements disposed on a surface, wherein the plurality of hook elements comprises a material or configuration adapted to change a shape orientation, a flexural modulus property, or a combination thereof, upon receipt of an activation signal, and wherein the plurality of hook elements comprise hollow tubes, wherein each hollow tube comprises a closed end and an open end; and an activation device coupled to the plurality of hook elements, the activation device being operable to selectively provide the activation signal to the hook elements and change the shape orientation, the flexural modulus property, or a combination of the shape orientation and flexural modulus properties to reduce a shear force and/or a pull-off force.