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Fusing apparel seams
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-12-27
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Granted: 1985-12-31
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Expires: 2003-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A method for making garments having fused seams. A strip of double-sided fusible tape is placed adjacent a seam and the tape is pressed between the seam and an adjacent panel of fabric, a free end of which forms part of the seam, and then the seam is steam-pressed against the panel, bonding the seam to the panel. Alternatively, the tape is placed adjacent the fabric prior to sewing and thereby forms part of the seam.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Zimmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:19
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A method for making fused apparel seams, comprising the steps of: positioning a first fabric segment adjacent a second fabric segment with a predetermined part of the first segment in overlapping alignment with a predetermined part of the second segment; positioning a double-sided fusible strip adjacent a predetermined part of the first segment and in overlapping alignment with both segments; sewing the fusible strip, the first segment, and the second segment together to form a seam, a first side of the seam comprising the fusible strip and a second side of the seam comprising the second segment; folding the side of the seam comprising the fusible strip against the first segment with the fusible strip sandwiched between the seam and the first segment; and applying heat and pressure to the folded fabric to cause the fusible strip to fuse, thereby bonding the seam to the first segment.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
A method for making fused apparel seams, comprising the steps of: positioning a first fabric segment adjacent a second fabric segment with a predetermined part of the first segment in overlapping alignment with a predetermined part of the second segment; positioning a double-sided fusible strip adjacent a predetermined part of the first segment and in overlapping alignment with both segments; sewing the fusible strip, the first segment, and the second segment together to form a seam, a first side of the seam comprising the fusible strip and a second side of the seam comprising the second segment; folding the side of the seam comprising the fusible strip against the first segment with the fusible strip sandwiched between the seam and the first segment; and applying heat and pressure to the folded fabric to cause the fusible strip to fuse, thereby bonding the seam to the first segment.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
104 words
A method for making fused apparel seams, comprising the steps of: positioning a first fabric segment adjacent a second fabric segment with a predetermined part of the first segment in overlapping alignment with a predetermined part of the second segment; sewing the first segment and the second segment together to form a seam; positioning a double-sided fusible strip adjacent the seam; folding the seam against the first segment with the fusible strip sandwiched between the seam and the first segment; and applying heat and pressure to the folded fabric to cause the fusible strip to fuse, thereby bonding the seam to the first segment.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
104 words
A method for making fused apparel seams, comprising the steps of: positioning a first fabric segment adjacent a second fabric segment with a predetermined part of the first segment in overlapping alignment with a predetermined part of the second segment; sewing the first segment and the second segment together to form a seam; positioning a double-sided fusible strip adjacent the seam; folding the seam against the first segment with the fusible strip sandwiched between the seam and the first segment; and applying heat and pressure to the folded fabric to cause the fusible strip to fuse, thereby bonding the seam to the first segment.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-12-30 | 1989-07-01 | 1989-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-30 | 1993-07-01 | 1993-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-30 | 1997-07-01 | 1997-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |