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Non-stitch structure and method of manufacture for one-sided laminated wetsuitsRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Guard Or Protector, Body Cover, Underwater Diver`s Body CoverNon-stitch structure and method of manufacture for one-sided laminated wetsuits description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070000002, Non-stitch structure and method of manufacture for one-sided laminated wetsuits. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/691,463 filed Jun. 17, 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to the field of wetsuits used for diving, surfing and the like and more specifically to an improved wetsuit comprised of one-sided laminated or the so-called skin panels or rubber sponges, sealed with a sealant instead of the 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. [0004] 2. Background Art [0005] The conventional methods are at least one-sided stitches on the one-sided laminated or the so-called skin panels of the rubber sponges or they are non-stitch but it's limited to both-side laminated cut panels. Wetsuit end-users are not satisfied with the conventional wetsuits since penetrated needle holes bring in cold water or limited stretchability caused by the sewing threads. The wetsuit market uses a lot of stretchy fabric on the cut panels. Due to non-applicable or not strong sealant on the skin face, all wetsuits have to blind-stitch or flat-stitch on the laminated face. Though conventional wetsuits can be non-stitched, they are all double-sided lamination. The laminated fabric made of nylon or polyester always absorbs the water and makes the wearer cold and the wetsuit dries slowly when it's wet. The skin panels or non-laminated face does not absorb the water like the laminated face. [0006] The new sealant and non-stitched wetsuits or the present invention can satisfy the professional end-users' demands for overcoming these deficiencies. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] The base materials used in the invention are polyurethane and chloroprene, which are known as the materials with highest elasticity and bind with the skin panel to form the necessary strength of connection. Watertight [0008] The new sealant obviates the defects caused by stitching methods, namely penetrating sponge or fabric which causes leaks. When the new sealant is applied on both sides, one side is non-laminated and the other side is laminated or both sides are laminated, the watertight characteristics of the wetsuit are preserved. High Elasticity [0009] The normal used stitching method typically reduces the elasticity of the stitched sponges, even if the sponges are high elasticity or laminated with high elasticity fabric. The elasticity decrease is caused by the threads used in stitching and made of polyester or nylon and the stitching structure is blind-stitch or flat-lock. The present invention seals the wetsuits seams completely without stitching and allows the finished products to maintain the original elasticity of sponge and fabric without any reduction. Aesthetic Design [0010] For the additional aesthetic purposes, the width 5.about.15 mm, and thickness 0.4.about.1.5 mm, and the color of the sealant can be adjusted depending upon the objects to be sealed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] The aforementioned objects and advantages of the present invention, as well as additional objects and advantages thereof; will be more fully understood herein after as a result of a detailed description of a preferred embodiment when taken in conjunction with the following drawings in which: [0012] FIG. 1 illustrates the placement of two adjacent rubber sponge wetsuit panels, one with fabric lamination and one without, about to be joined. [0013] FIG. 2 illustrates the application of a glue between the panel edges; [0014] FIG. 3 illustrates the actual joining of the glued panels; [0015] FIG. 4 illustrates conventional stitching of the glued panels; [0016] FIG. 5 illustrates the use of the novel sealant hereof instead of conventional stitching; [0017] FIG. 6 illustrates the use of the inventive sealant where both panels are of a non-laminated material; Continue reading about Non-stitch structure and method of manufacture for one-sided laminated wetsuits... Full patent description for Non-stitch structure and method of manufacture for one-sided laminated wetsuits Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Non-stitch structure and method of manufacture for one-sided laminated wetsuits patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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