Dry adhesive
AssigneeA Carey CO LLC
InventorsBarbara Carey Stachowski, Loc Vinh Bui, Joanne Moody
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Abstract
A selective adhesive mechanism comprises an engineered surface structure or substrate and a compliant member. The compliant member is able to be a dry and non-tacky substance. The compliant member is selectively adhesive to the engineered surface when the compliant member is in contact with the engineered surface. The compliant member shows adhesion to the engineered surface when the compliant member is within a pre-selected range of hardness. In some embodiments, the compliant member comprises a polymeric member, a thermoplastic elastomer, silicone, polyurethane, or a combination thereof.
Claims26
An adhesive mechanism comprising:
- a) a first member having an engineered surface;
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- b) a second member comprising a compliant member to be selectively adhered to the engineered surface.
A method of forming an adhesive mechanism comprising:
- a) preparing a first dry material and a second material, wherein the first dry material is selectively adhesive to the second material;
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- b) detaching the first dry material from the second material, wherein the first dry material is capable of being instantly removable from the second material with a force without substantial damage to the first dry material.
A set of adhesive material comprising:
- a) a first surface containing a silicone rubber;
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- b) a second surface containing a chemical substance that is selectively adhered to the silicone rubber.
A method of using a selective adhesive material comprising:
- a) coupling a device containing a compliant member to an engineered surface by forming an area of selective adhesion force between the compliant member and the engineered surface when the compliant member physically in contact with the engineered surface;
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- b) decoupling the device from the engineered surface by gradually reducing the adhesion force between the compliant member and the engineered surface.
A polymer containing member comprising a polymeric material having selective adhesion to a surface when the hardness of the polymeric material is within a preselected range of Shore A scale of a durometer.
A coated member comprising pores capable of forming selective bonding with a polymeric substance.
A fastening device comprising a first surface containing a polymeric material and a second surface containing an engineered surface, wherein the fastening device is able to fasten an object when the first surface is in physical contact with the second surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.