Apparatus for sealing and creating a thermal perforation
US6648044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1737
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for simultaneously sealing and creating a thermal perforation between two thermoplastic layers that comprises providing two thermoplastic layers. A drum is provided that has at least one sealbar and perforation assembly. The two thermoplastic layers are contacted to the sealbar and perforation assembly. The thermoplastic layers are sealed with two generally opposing parallel seals and simultaneously create a thermal perforation in the thermoplastic layers generally parallel to the opposing seals. The thermal perforation is located between the two opposing seals.
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