Viral resistant seam for protective apparel, and method of manufacturing same
US5879493A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/19
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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 viral resistant, comfortable, high tensile strength seam suitable for articles of protective apparel.
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