Patents Assigned to Valero Industries B.V.
  • Patent number: 8448305
    Abstract: A molded area fastener product, such as a self-engaging fastener, has a strip-form base of resin with a broad surface from which an array of discrete fastener elements extends. The fastener elements each include a molded stem extending from the broad surface of the base to a curved head that extends toward a front side of the fastener element, forms a crook and ends in a distal tip. In some examples the curved head protrudes beyond the stem on the back side of the fastener element to form an overhang defined by an overhang surface of the head directed toward the base, and the crook is defined in part by an underside head surface that overhangs a lower portion of the stem. In some examples the fastener elements are arranged to provide a high distension overlap when mated with an identical fastener product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Valero Industries B.V.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Gallant, Mark A. Clarner, Clinton Dowd
  • Patent number: 7395583
    Abstract: Hook-engageable loop materials are provided, which include high bulk yarns. Closure strips employing such materials, and methods of making such materials are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Valero Industries B.V.
    Inventors: William P. Clune, William H. Shepard, George A. Provost