Apparel – General structure – Seams
Patent
1995-04-03
1997-11-04
Vanatta, Amy B.
Apparel
General structure
Seams
2457, 428 57, A41D 2724
Patent
active
056826184
ABSTRACT:
A reinforced viral resistant seam for an article of protective apparel constructed by arranging first and second thermoplastic webs and at least one reinforcing strip thermally bondable with the webs along a common seam edge. An ultrasonic welding wheel having a cutting edge immediately adjacent to the welding surface is used to form a vital resistant, comfortable, high tensile strength seam suitable for articles of protective apparel.
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Johnson Mark V.
Megchelsen Sara L.
Rauschenberg Nancy C.
Bauer Stephen W.
Griswold Gary L.
Kirn Walter N.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Vanatta Amy B.
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