Method for molding lofted material with laminated support layer and decorative panel and garment made
US7556553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/4885
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for making a garment having a lofted assembly having an inner laminated support fabric and an outer panel and the garment produced are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a support fabric on a lofted material; laminating the support fabric to the lofted material to form a lofted assembly; positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having at least a first mold and a second mold, closing together the first mold and the second mold thereby sandwiching the lofted assembly therebetween and while maintaining a uniform preset gap between said first mold and the second mold so that the inherent loft characteristics of the lofted assembly are substantially preserved. Then the outer panel is stitched to an outer side of said lofted assembly.
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