Method for adapting separable fasteners for attachment to other objects

A method of producing a foam article with a separable fastener attached thereto comprising:

• (a) taking a separable fastener member having a plurality of hook-type or loop-type engaging elements upstanding from one surface;
• (b) attaching said separable fastener member to a second member positioned in back to back relation with the surface of said fastener member opposite the surface having said engaging elements, said second member having a plurality of elements upstanding from the opposite surface, which elements are capable of being surrounded and encapsulated by a material forming at least a part of said article;
• (c) positioning said separable fastener member and second member assembly into a trough of a mold unit such that said elements extend into the inner space of the mold;
• (d) introducing into said mold foam forming components in liquid form;
• (e) allowing said foam forming components to surround and encapsulate said elements without said elements interfering with the free escape of excess gas from the space surrounding said elements;
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• (f) allowing said foam forming materials to cure, dry or set while encapsulating said elements thereby creating a foam article with said separable fastener attached thereto with its upstanding engaging elements extending away from the surface of the article.

A method for attaching a separable fastener to a foam plastic object comprising:

• (a) taking a separable fastener member having a plurality of hook-type or loop type engaging elements upstanding from one surface;
• (b) positioning a metal strip in back to back relation with the surface of said fastener member opposite the surface having said engaging elements;
• (c) adapting said separable fastener member for attachment to the foam plastic article by attaching said separable fastener member to a second member positioned in back to back relation with the surface of said fastener member opposite the surface having said engaging elements thereby sandwiching said metal strip therebetween, said second member having a plurality of elements upstanding from the opposite surface which are capable of being surrounded and encapsulated by a material forming at least part of said object;
• (d) positioning said adapted separable fastener member into a trough of a mold unit which trough has magnetic means to maintain said adapted fastener in position in said trough by magnetic attracting to said metal strip, said adapted fastener being positioned such that said elements extend into the inner space defined by the mold;
• (e) introducing foam forming components in liquid form into said mold so as to permit the components to flow into and around said plurality of upstanding elements;
• (f) allowing said foam forming components to surround and encapsulate said elements while undergoing polymerization while permitting free venting of excess gases formed by the polymerization process.