Severing by tearing or breaking – Breaking or tearing apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Shoap, Allan N. (Department: 3724)
Severing by tearing or breaking
Breaking or tearing apparatus
C225S096500, C225S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06962279
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for separating glass panels that minimizes process failures and improves separation process consistency by utilizing a separation handle which applies the minimal pressure necessary to remove the edge portion from the glass panel. The glass panel is cut along the score line, which outlines the edge portions of the glass panel to be removed. The panel is placed upon the separating apparatus, which pumps nitrogen along the underside of the glass panel, causing the glass panel to float above the apparatus. Locating pins are inserted to position the panel on the stage. Once the glass panel is in place, a vacuum sucks the panel against the stage, holding the panel tightly against the stage. The separation handle is then inserted over the edge portion to be removed. A measured force is applied to the handle, with the force incrementally increased until the slow, controllable separation of the edge is achieved. This level of force is maintained until separation is complete.
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Horacio-Flores Moctezuma Ruben
Kwasnick Robert
Marek Henry S.
Maydanich Fyodor I.
Dellapenna Michael A.
Flores Sánchez Omar
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company LLC
McAndrews Held & Malloy Ltd.
Shoap Allan N.
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