US 11,890,699 B1Granted

Method of manufacturing a waterproof strapped accessory

OwnerDustin Hawkinsinventor

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Abstract

A method of manufacturing a waterproof strapped accessory and a waterproof strapped accessory formed according to the disclosed method are provided. Using a thermal laser cutter, a raw thermal polyurethane-coated nylon webbing material is cut, obtaining a desired shape of a strapped accessory. Holes may be cut through the strapped accessory using the thermal laser cutter. The thermal laser cutter seals the cut edges of the strapped accessory as well as any hole cut by the thermal laser cutter, rendering all or most edges waterproof. The strapped accessory is then inspected, and any unsealed edges sealed with a thermal rod. The strapped accessory is then cleaned of any residue and allow to cure under predetermined environmental conditions for a predetermined amount of time. Keepers and/or any desired hardware may be affixed to the strapped accessory. Indicia may also be imparted onto the strapped accessory by the thermal laser cutter.

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Dependent claims

A method of manufacturing a waterproof strapped accessory, comprising the steps of:

providing a raw thermal polyurethane-coated webbing material and a thermal laser cutter;
obtaining an article having at least one waterproof peripheral edge by cutting the webbing material using the thermal laser cutter, wherein the article comprises a strap;
inspecting a periphery of the article to identify an incompletely sealed peripheral edge of the article;
sealing the incompletely sealed peripheral edge by applying a thermal rod to said incompletely sealed peripheral edge;
applying the thermal laser cutter to the article such that a hole is formed in the article, the hole defined by an inner edge of the article, and such that at least part of the inner edge of the article is rendered waterproof by the thermal laser cutter;
sealing a remaining part of the inner edge defining the hole by applying a thermal rod to said inner edge defining the hole;
and
cleaning the article with a cleaning solution comprising an isopropyl alcohol solution.

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