Patents by Inventor Nancy J. Tolan

Nancy J. Tolan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Low profile touch fastener
    Patent number: 8082637
    Abstract: A releasable touch fastener includes a loop component and a hook component, with a particularly small overall engaged thickness in combination with a high fastening strength, both in peel and shear. The loop component is a woven material, while the hook component may be woven or molded. The molded hook component includes a scrim reinforcement for tear resistance and sewability. The fastener is useful for high cycle applications, such as on non-disposable garments, footwear and luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Tolan, Mark A. Clarner, William B. S. Mc Dougall, Normand A. Cote, Howard A. Kingsford, Paul R. Erickson, Clinton Dowd