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Patents Assigned to Superior Surgical Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Seam having liquid proof threads stichably securing first and second liquid proof materials foldably enclosing a meltable adhesive polymer film and method of manufacture of same

Patent number: 5003902

Abstract: A liquid proof seam construction is provided. A double needle flat-felled seam is constructed having a melt adhesive polymer film disposed within the seam. The seam is then passed through a hot air/pressure device which melts the film and compresses the seam. This forms a liquid, e.g. waterproof, bond between adjacent layers of material and also fills up any area around the stitching formed by needle holes.

Type: Grant

Filed: October 13, 1989

Date of Patent: April 2, 1991

Assignee: Superior Surgical Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Inventors: Gerald M. Benstock, Nathan L. Belkin, Robert Green