Patents by Inventor Michael R. Laurenson

Michael R. Laurenson 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).

  • Mushroom and loop material closure system for high shear strength and low peel strength applications
    Patent number: 5761775
    Abstract: A closure system for any nondiposable item or device requiring high shear strength, and acceptable peel strength, in all directions includes a first closure element having a backing sheet with mushroom-shaped elements fixed to and extending from one side thereof, and a second closure element having a backing sheet with loop elements fixed to and extending from one side thereof. The loops are uniformly, randomly or irregularly oriented for engaging the mushrooms in a variety of random orientations to provide high, comparable shear strength in all directions. The mushrooms are randomly or irregularly oriented depending upon desired shear and peel strength characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Inventors: Mark J. Legome, Georgia L. Conrad, Michael R. Laurenson