Non-stitch structure and method of manufacture for one-sided laminated wetsuits
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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
Jan 4, 2007
app pub date -
Jul 5, 2005
filing date -
Jun 17, 2005
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
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Abstract
A wetsuit comprised of one-side laminated or the so-called skin panels of rubber sponges, sealed with a new sealant instead of normal stitching. The sealant can be solid or liquid depending on the material that will be sealed such as two cut panels sealed completely and without stitching. The new sealant structure, on opposing faces, enhances seam strength of the one-sided laminated wetsuit and can obviate blind-stitch and flat-stitch (or cover-stitch) on all seams assembled whether it's a one-sided or two-sided stitch. The normal blind-stitch or flat-stitch generates the needle holes that make the wetsuit end-users cold when the wetsuit is wet. The sewing thread also reduces both the flexibility and stretch of the wetsuit. The removal of stitches and the new sealant application make the wetsuit more watertight and flexible and improve aesthetics. The new sealant can be used on laminated rubber sponge wetsuit materials as well.
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