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Process for seaming fabrics comprising thermoplastic fibers using laser beams

US4029535A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1976
Grant dateJun 14, 1977
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Expiry dateSep 1, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/4842
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for the seaming of two sheets of thermoplastic polymers, especially fabrics comprising thermoplastic fibres, by passing them around and through a pair of nip rolls and directing a pulsed laser beam at their line of confluence.

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