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PD-73 · US 2,717,437

Velvet type fabric and method of producing same

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De Mestral's 'velvet type fabric', 1955 — hook-and-loop fastening, copied from burrs on a dog's coat.

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Velvet type fabric and method of producing same patent drawing, 1955, archive paper finish

US 2,717,437Velvet type fabric and method of producing same1955

Inventor: George de Mestral
Patented: September 13, 1955

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PD-73 · US 2,717,437 · Filed October 15, 1952 ·

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Is this a real patent?: Yes — the original drawing as filed at the U.S. Patent Office, cleaned and printed. Public domain by law.
How is it shipped?: An unframed print on 200 g/m² matte paper, printed in Europe. Dispatched in 2–4 working days, followed by transit. Shipping is included to Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Ireland. Tracking by email.
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