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Class 112/441 - By stitching along edge


Subclass of Class 112 - Sewing
Definition: Product wherein the uniting stitches of the sewing strand
No. of patents: 88
Last issue date: 05/13/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7371445Structurally efficient airbag cushion exhibiting high available inflation volume
The present invention relates to an airbag cushion which exhibits a low amount of seam usage (in order to attach at least two fabric panels or portions of a panel together) in correlation to an overall high amount of available inflation airspace within the cushion i...
05/13/2008
7350801Knee-protecting airbag
The knee-protecting airbag of the present invention is folded and housed in front of knees of a seated vehicle occupant for protecting the knees, and includes an airbag body and a tether. The airbag body includes an occupant's side wall located toward the occupant u...
04/01/2008
7325262Bedding hem with associated interlining
A bedding product in the form of a flat bed sheet (36) includes a top end (38), a bottom end (40), a left side end (42), and a right side end (44), with each end including a hem (46, 48, 50, 52) having an associated interlin...
02/05/2008
7318603Airbag cushion and method of making airbag cushion
The present invention relates to an airbag cushion which exhibits a low amount of seam usage (in order to attach at least two fabric panels or portions of a panel together) in correlation to an overall high amount of available inflation airspace within the cushion i...
01/15/2008
7284493Easy-to-open sheet package body
A sheet package body P has a first package body 1 and a second package body 2. The first package body 1 is disposed on the second package body 2 by overlapping in part, said overlapped portion L is set in a double chain stitch sewing mach...
10/23/2007
7261927Structurally efficient airbag cushion exhibiting low seam usage and simultaneously high available inflation volume
The present invention relates to an airbag cushion which exhibits a low amount of seam usage (in order to attach at least two fabric panels or portions of a panel together) in correlation to an overall high amount of available inflation airspace within the cushion i...
08/28/2007
7210702Airbag cushion with improved fabric deflector design
A fabric deflector system is disclosed for use with airbags and airbag systems. The system comprises a deflector panel attached to an airbag cushion body. The deflector panel is attached to the airbag cushion body in a position such that the deflector panel at least...
05/01/2007
7191720Method of manufacture for stitchless garment
A stitchless garment and a method of making the stitchless garment are provided. The method is used in connection with manufacturing a circular knit garment using a first garment component and a second garment component. The method includes the steps of providing th...
03/20/2007
7069961Inflatable fabrics comprising basket-woven attachment points between fabric panels
All-woven inflatable fabrics having areas of two layers and attachment points or “seams” where single layers of fabric are formed. Such single fabric layers may be constructed solely through the utilization of basket weave patterns. These specific single fabric ...
07/04/2006
7048304Multiple panel airbag and method
An airbag cushion for use in a vehicle restraint system is provided. The airbag cushion is formed from two or more body panel sections of substantially similar straight line geometry which are joined to one another by two substantially straight seams along correspon...
05/23/2006
7013818Wrinkle free garment and method of manufacture
A method of manufacturing wrinkle-free garment seams and garments made therefrom comprises (a) placing a bonding element comprising a thermal adhesive between garment components; (b) stitching along a seam line; and (c) applying heat and/or pressure to cause the adh...
03/21/2006
6941585Ballistic protection apparatus
A ballistic protection apparatus including a garment made of ballistic material including a reinforced peripheral edge. ...
09/13/2005
6910713Airbag cushion exhibiting low fabric usage and simultaneously high available inflation volume
The present invention relates to an airbag cushion, which simultaneously exhibits a very low amount of fabric utilized to produce the target airbag cushion in correlation to an overall high amount of available inflation airspace within the cushion itself. These two ...
06/28/2005
6508974Process for fiberglass molding using a vacuum
A method of flowing resin from an inlet opening into a sealed mold and a lay up which is comprised of at least one top layer of absorbent or reinforcing material which defines a passage or hole from the inlet opening to a non-absorbent layer which non-abs...
01/21/2003
6263814Strip of material with splices and products formed therefrom
A package of a continuous strip of material includes a plurality of parallel side by side stacks each containing a length of the strip which is folded back and forth such that each folded portion of the stack is folded relative to the next portion about a...
07/24/2001
6115859Mattress and process for producing stuffing therefor
The body of a mattress comprises a cocoon thread bundle of long fibers formed by reeling cocoon threads off cocoons and separating them one from another. The body the mattress also has inner layers sandwiching the bundle. The body is quilted at appropriat...
09/12/2000
6079343Pucker free garment side seam and method for production
A pucker free garment seam providing a garment with a tailored and wrinkle free appearance. The pucker free seam and method for production utilizes a bonding strip which contains at least a thermal adhesive component which is inserted between first and se...
06/27/2000
6070542Pucker free collar seam and method of manufacture
A pucker free collar seam providing a garment with a tailored and wrinkle free appearance. The pucker free seam and method for production utilizes a bonding strip, which contains at least a thermal adhesive component which is inserted between a first surf...
06/06/2000
6021726Reversible patchwork quilt
A reversible patchwork having patterns in the surface and the reverse thereof. It is constructed by continuously stitching together units of motif M. Each of the units of motif M is constructed so that a circular or polygonal foundation cloth 1 is folded ...
02/08/2000
5961019Backpack load distribution pad
Load distribution shoulder pads (12, 14) for a backpack (10). Each shoulder pad is constructed from a first cushioned layer (16) and a second cushioned layer (18). Each cushioned layer is covered by a corresponding fabric layer (20, 22). The cushioned lay...
10/05/1999
5950554Pucker free yoke-to-front and yoke-to-back garment seam and method for production
A pucker free garment seam providing a garment with a tailored and wrinkle free appearance. The pucker free seam and method for production utilizes a bonding strip which contains at least a thermal adhesive component which is inserted between opposing sur...
09/14/1999
5941186High security fabric
A high-security fabric for use in high-security applications comprising an inner layer of nylon having top and bottom surfaces, two inner layers of polyester, one of the inner layers of polyester extending on the top surface of the inner layer of nylon, t...
08/24/1999
5902070Geotextile container and method of producing same
An improved geotextile container of the type for maintaining fill material includes a geotextile fabric configured into a tubular shape and having stitched, multi-layer, flanged seams with the stitched flange disposed inside the container. Due to this con...
05/11/1999
5884574Air bag for vehicle
An air bag for a vehicle has a peripheral part of an occupant-associated panel and a peripheral part of an inflator-associated panel stitched together. At portions of the peripheral part of each panel where constituent threads of a fabric of that panel an...
03/23/1999
5878645Accordion fold curtains and method of manufacture
A method for forming a ready-to-hang lace curtain and a lace curtain comprising stiffen vertical panel of woven fabric. Each panel being joined to an adjacent panel by an integrally woven vertical zone of open mesh. The open mesh zones formed from a plura...
03/09/1999
5873391Pressure-expandable conduit liner
Conduit liners and methods for their construction and use are provided. The liners include a first flexible layer mechanically bonded to at least one glass-containing layer and folded to form a tubular laminate. The laminate can be penetrable by resinous ...
02/23/1999
5797338Alternating seam for garments and method of sewing the alternating seam
The present invention relates to an alternating seam for joining two pieces of stretchable fabric. The alternating seam can be used for making garments, such as pant garments. The alternating seam has a non-inverted seam that extends from a seam inversion...
08/25/1998
5782191Pucker free right front hem garment seam and method for production
A pucker free garment seam providing a garment with a tailored and wrinkle free appearance. The pucker free seam and method for production utilizes a bonding strip which contains at least a thermal adhesive component which is inserted between first and se...
07/21/1998
5775394Pucker free sleeve placket garment seam and method for production
A pucker free garment seam providing a garment with a tailored and wrinkle free appearance. The pucker free seam and method for production utilizes a bonding strip which contains at least a thermal adhesive component which is inserted between first and se...
07/07/1998
5727489Method of making a child's accessory
A method of making a child's accessory such as a hooded towel or mitten-type washcloth is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: cutting a first, generally rectangular fabric blank with an extension projecting from a truncated cor...
03/17/1998
5722336Skin foam-in-place forming skin material and skin foam-in-place foamed product
A skin foam-in-place skin material is prepared by stitching a plurality of skin forming pieces into a predetermined shape. End edges of the skin forming pieces made of moquette skin are overlapped one upon another. The overlapped portion is joined togethe...
03/03/1998
5713292Pucker free pocket garment seam and method for production
A pucker free pocket seam for a shirt providing the shirt with a tailored and wrinkle free appearance. The pucker free seam and method for production utilizes a bonding strip which contains at least a thermal adhesive component which is inserted between f...
02/03/1998
5685247Material for use in incontinence products
A multi-layer material for use in incontinence products comprises a base layer comprising a needled felt containing not less than 50% by weight polyester fiber, wherein the surface regions of the felt are denser than the central region thereof, which rema...
11/11/1997
5666679Round blanket structure and method for making the same
A large, round blanket structure includes at least two layers, each formed of semicircular sections diametrically joined and overlaid with seams crossed transversely. The layers are held together by stitching parallel to the the seams and stitching throug...
09/16/1997
5654060High temperature insulation system
An insulating blanket for a bulkhead in an engine nacelle comprises a fabric backing layer, a central insulating core, a ceramic precursor-impregnated hot-side fabric layer and, as required, erosion-preventing wire mesh. The backing layer comprises a fibe...
08/05/1997
5590615Pucker free garment seam and method of manufacture
A pucker free garment seam providing a garment with a tailored and wrinkle free appearance. The pucker free seam and method of manufacture utilizes a bonding element which contains at least a thermal adhesive component which is inserted between first and ...
01/07/1997
5568779Pucker free garment seam and method of manufacture
A pucker free garment seam providing a garment with a tailored and wrinkle free appearance. The pucker free seam and method of manufacture utilizes a bonding element which contains at least a thermal adhesive component which is inserted between first and ...
10/29/1996
5544604Three needle stitch with cover thread
A method of forming a stitch and the stitch which includes three needle threads and cooperating looper threads for forming three parallel rows of stitches that are joined by a spreader thread that lies on the upper surface of the work piece. The spreader ...
08/13/1996
5509147Multi-pocket system for a garment
A garment has a multi-pocket system for storing articles generally carried by a traveler. The garment includes a front panel having an outside and inside surface. A pocket assembly which has a plurality of pockets is secured on the outside surface of the ...
04/23/1996
5492073Inflatable vehicle occupant restraint including sewn panels
An inflatable vehicle occupant restraint (10) includes a first panel (44) of woven fabric, a second panel (40) of woven fabric, and a seam (52) at which the first and second panels (44, 40) are fastened to each other. The seam (52) includes a folded part ...
02/20/1996
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