Baggage item with corner reinforcement
US-2016338463-A1 · Nov 24, 2016 · US
Bag with reinforcing seam tape
US9247794B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9247794-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213363456-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Publication date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
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A bag with reinforcing seam tape is provided. The bag has a bottom, at least two sides, and at least two ends formed from textile panels; the textile panels are joined by seams. A reinforcing seam tape adheres to at least a portion of the seam. The reinforcing seam tape is made of thermoplastic polyurethane having a thickness between 0.3 millimeters and 0.8 millimeters. At least one face of the seam tape may have a cross-sectional shape that provides structural support to the bag.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An extruded seam tape useable to reinforce a seam comprising a first fabric surface and an adjacent second fabric surface, the extruded seam tape comprising: an inner-facing planar surface that engages both the first fabric surface and the second fabric surface of the seam; and an outer-facing surface opposite the inner-facing planar surface, the outer-facing surface being substantially non-planar with respect to the inner-facing planar surface along a length of the extruded seam tape, the outer-facing surface structurally reinforcing the seam. 2. The extruded seam tape of claim 1 , wherein the extruded seam tape comprises a thermoplastic elastomer tape. 3. The extruded seam tape of claim 2 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer tape comprises thermoplastic polyurethane. 4. The extruded seam tape of claim 3 , wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane comprises one of polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane or polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane. 5. The extruded seam tape of claim 1 , wherein the extruded seam tape is colorable. 6. The extruded seam tape of claim 1 , wherein the extruded seam tape is thermoreactive. 7. The extruded seam tape of claim 6 , wherein the outer-facing surface is less thermoreactive than the inner-facing planar surface. 8. The extruded seam tape of claim 1 , wherein the extruded seam tape has a degree of rigidity. 9. The extruded seam tape of claim 1 , wherein the extruded seam tape has a thickness between 0.3 millimeters and 0.8 millimeters.
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Joining substantially flat articles for forming corner connections, e.g. for making V-shaped pieces · CPC title
- A45C13/36Primary
Reinforcements for edges, corners, or other parts · CPC title
Hot melt adhesives, e.g. thermoplastic adhesives · CPC title
covering both elements to be joined · CPC title
Pressing using at least one press band · CPC title
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- What does patent US9247794B2 cover?
- A bag with reinforcing seam tape is provided. The bag has a bottom, at least two sides, and at least two ends formed from textile panels; the textile panels are joined by seams. A reinforcing seam tape adheres to at least a portion of the seam. The reinforcing seam tape is made of thermoplastic polyurethane having a thickness between 0.3 millimeters and 0.8 millimeters. At least one face of the…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Cross Tory M, Roether Julia, Holt Scott C, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A45C13/36. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Feb 02 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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