Patent ID: 8828167
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: A41D,B29C,B29K,B29L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a fused liquid impervious stitchless seam system comprising: a. positioning a first garment panel comprising a first textile layer and a first functional liquid proof layer and having a first cut edge and a second garment panel comprising a second textile layer and a second functional liquid proof layer and having a second cut edge in a stacked relation, said first and second garment panels being in contact with one another along a strip defining a stitchless seam line; and b. applying heat and pressure to the stacked first and second garment panels along said strip, the heat being applied continuously and the pressure being applied at a constant interval most proximal to the edge of the stitchless seam line to form a continuous stitchless seam; c. applying heat and pressure to the stacked first and second garment panels at spaced-apart intervals juxtaposed to the continuous stitchless seam to form a discontinuous stitchless seam adjacent to said continuous stitchless seam, and d. positioning a reinforcement over said continuous stitchless seam and said discontinuous stitchless seam and adhering said reinforcement to said first garment panel and said second garment panel,