Patent ID: 9457539
Filing Date: 2016-10-04
CPC Classification: B32B,D06H,D21F,F16G

Claim Text:
1. A seaming element for bonding to an industrial textile, the seaming element having: (i) a first lateral edge; (ii) a second lateral edge; (iii) a trailing edge; (iv) a forward portion comprising a plurality of protruding seaming loops with successive loops spaced apart by an aperture; and (v) a rearward portion continuous with the forward portion, the rearward portion comprising an upper member and a lower member, the upper and lower members being substantially planar and having mutually opposed inner surfaces, wherein at least one of the upper and lower member comprises one or more slits between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge, the one or more slits extending from the respective trailing edge in a direction towards the forward portion of the seaming element, the one or more slits is either evenly spaced or randomly spaced between the first lateral edge and second lateral edge, and at least one of the one or more slits extends completely through a thickness of the member; and the seaming element comprises a thermoplastic polymer.