A method of manufacturing a filter comprises the steps of assembling
multiple layers of filtration material on top of one another to form an
assembly; holding the assembly between an ultrasonic weld horn and a weld
nest so that the assembly has a marginal area outside of an edge formed
on either the nest or the weld horn; and operating the weld horn so as to
cause the marginal area to be cut off from the assembly at the edge and
to simultaneously seal together the layers of filtration material of the
remaining assembly at the edge. A filter made by the process and an
apparatus used to practice the process are also disclosed.