Patent ID: 7455743
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: A41D,B29C,B29K,B29L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a stitchless seam, comprising: providing a first sheet of material having inside and outside surfaces and an edge; providing a second sheet of material having inside and outside surfaces and an edge; positioning the outside surface of the first sheet of material proximal the outside surface and edge of the second sheet of material, respectively; providing an elongate first strip of adhesive having opposing first and second sides; placing the first strip of adhesive between the first and second sheets of material such that the first side of the first strip of adhesive is adjacent the outside surface of the first sheet of material and at least a portion of the second side of the first strip of adhesive is adjacent the outside surface of the second sheet of material along the edge of the second sheet of material; providing an elongate second strip of adhesive having opposing first and second sides; placing at least a portion of the first side of the second strip of adhesive against a first portion of the inside surface of the second sheet of material extending along the edge of the second sheet of material; folding the second sheet of material such that a second portion of the inside surface of the second sheet of material overlies the second side of the second strip of adhesive; and applying energy to the first and second strips of adhesive to activate the first and second strips of adhesive, whereby the first strip of adhesive joins the outside surface of the first sheet of material to the outside surface of the second sheet of material and the second strip of adhesive joins the first portion of the inside surface of the second sheet of material to the second portion of the inside surface of the second sheet of material, thereby forming a stitchless seam.