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Method for welding bags to rings

US5695585A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateDec 9, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1776
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for welding a reinforcing member to a bag-like device or contraceptive device is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one hollow mandrel. The hollow mandrel has an outer surface with an annular groove for holding the reinforcing member. The apparatus has a means for applying a closed end of the bag-like device into the hollow mandrel and an open end of the bag-like device over the hollow mandrel at the outer surface with the annular groove for holding the reinforcing member. The apparatus also includes a welding device for welding the reinforcing member to the bag-like device. A method for welding the reinforcing member to a bag-like device is also disclosed.

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