APLIX Announces Issuance of US Patent 6,898,804 for Ski Pole Application of inter-mold(R) Technology; inter-mold(R) Hook Fasteners Created in Plastic Ski Pole Grips.CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- APLIX, Inc. today announced the issuance of US patent number 6,898,804 that allows ski manufacturers to design a ski pole grip and glove combination that uses integrally molded hooks on a portion of the grip with a corresponding loop material on a portion of the glove. This application allows the elimination of straps on ski poles, which may reduce wrist injuries during falls; and also facilitates removal of poles from the hands when mounting chair lifts. inter-mold(R) is a breakthrough patented technology allowing one-step injection molding injection molding n. A manufacturing process for forming objects, as of plastic or metal, by heating the molding material to a fluid state and injecting it into a mold. of hook fasteners fasteners In construction, connectors between structural members. Bolted connections are used when it is necessary to fasten two elements tightly together, especially to resist shear and bending, as in column and beam connections. directly into plastic parts simultaneously. The inter-mold(R) technology can help eliminate or reduce the material and labor costs of attaching hook material to plastic. The inter-mold(R) technology can be used in virtually any situation where hook and loop fasteners are used today. Potential applications can be found in the automotive, healthcare, consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and , sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport and furniture. The technology is potentially useful in situations where adhesives are not practical. The inter-mold(R) process is compatible with a wide range of injection-molded thermoplastics. With APLIX's global expertise in the provision of closure systems, customers can benefit from the design of the optimal fastening system. The benefits of inter-mold(R) include: --Elimination of material cost and attachment labor --Improved reliability and aesthetics --Waterproof and chemical resistant --Green process and environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] The inter-mold(R) technology is covered by a number of worldwide patents, including United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Patent 5,368,549; US Patent 6,898,804, US Patent RE 37,338; and US Patent 5,656,226. About APLIX Since its founding in 1958, APLIX, formerly Velcro France, has dedicated its resources exclusively to the manufacturing of hook and loop fasteners. APLIX provides hook and loop solutions globally with USA headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina “Charlotte” redirects here. For other uses, see Charlotte (disambiguation). Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and the 20th largest city in the United States. and other offices in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. . For more information please contact APLIX or visit www.aplix.com. About inter-mold(R) technology The inter-mold(R) technology, owned by APLIX, is a patented technology and is offered to designers and injection molders to allow the integral molding of hook fasteners into injection-molded plastic. APLIX also provides a variety of engineering services to aid in the rapid deployment of the technology. For more information, please visit www.inter-mold.com. inter-mold(R) is a trademark of APLIX |
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