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US 4,388,134 AGranted
Underwater diver's dry suit and method of sealing
AssigneeDiving Unlimited International, Inc.
InventorsRichard W. Long, Robert T. Stinton
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Abstract
A method of sealing an underwater diving suit constructed of foam core material having a cover material on both sides, including steps of removing a portion of the cover material on the inside of the suit along the seam to expose the foam core and adhering the foam portion of a sealing strip to the foam core.
Claims9
The method of forming a watertight dry suit for underwater divers, said suit consisting of sections of foam core material laminated on both sides with a cover material, said sections being stitched together, including the steps of:
- (1) removing a portion of the cover material on the inside of the suit along a seam to expose the foam core without destroying it;
- (2) coating the exposed foam material with an adhesive;
- (3) placing a sealing strip of said cover material with foam on one side over the adhesive, with the foam side of the sealing strip in contact with the adhesive to foam a secure foam to foam seal at the seam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.