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Method and apparatus for slitting and providing selvedge by ultrasonic means on hook and loop type fastener tapes

US4662037A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1985
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/275
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for ultrasonically providing selvedge on separable fasteners of the hook and loop-type. Portions of the separable fastener member are ultrasonically softened or melted and pressed toward the surface of the base member so as to be combined, or in some instances, consolidated therewith. The portions may be given a textured appearance by use of a textured anvil having either a simulated selvedge surface or even a trademark or logo impressed, machined or etched thereon. The tape may be provided with several selvedge portions and then slit medially of the portions to provide at least two separable fasteners of smaller width from a separable fastener of wider width.

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