Patent ID: 6042673
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: A61F,B29C,B29L,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of making a flangeless seam by joining two members of a disposable article, the method comprising the steps of:providing a first member of the disposable article;folding the first member of the disposable article providing opposing first proximal and first distal portions of the first member;providing a conductive member adjacent at least a portion of the first member;providing a second member of the disposable article juxtaposed at least a portion of the first member to form a laminate including the first member, the second member and the conductive member; andapplying an electromagnetic field across at least a portion of the laminate to heat the conductive member to a temperature which joins at least a portion of the first member and at least a portion of the second member.