Weight-bearing adhesives with adjustable angles
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1. A releasable surface-adhesive device comprising:
- a first adhesive pad having a first adhering surface on at least one side for adhering to a first target surface;
a second adhesive pad having a second adhering surface on at least one side for adhering to a second target surface;
a tether attached to and extending between the first adhesive pad and the second adhesive pad; and
a hinge attached to the tether at a location between the first and second adhesive pads.
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Abstract
The invention provides unique releasable adhesive devices that are high-load bearing and highly stable while allowing adjustment of the weight-bearing angle in a wide range, thereby greatly expanding the scope of applications for technology. Adhesive systems and devices of the invention can be designed to fit applications ranging from household weight-bearing shelves and holders, components for transportation, athletic equipment, labels and advertising posts, automobile interior trims, permanent or reversible fasteners, as well as instruments and devices for industrial, commercial, medical or military applications.
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1. A releasable surface-adhesive device comprising:
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a first adhesive pad having a first adhering surface on at least one side for adhering to a first target surface; a second adhesive pad having a second adhering surface on at least one side for adhering to a second target surface; a tether attached to and extending between the first adhesive pad and the second adhesive pad; and a hinge attached to the tether at a location between the first and second adhesive pads. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A releasable surface-adhesive device comprising:
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at least one adhesive pad, wherein each adhesive pad comprises; a planar backing layer; and a first elastic planar layer that forms an adhering surface on at least one side and wherein the elastic planar layer is applied to the planar backing layer on at least a side opposing the adhering surface; a tether attached to the at least one adhesive pad; and a hinge attached to the tether. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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