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Method for making a flangeless seam for use in disposable articles

  • US 6,042,673 A
  • Filed: 03/04/1998
  • Issued: 03/28/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. 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; and

    applying 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.

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