Severing by tearing or breaking – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-26
2007-06-26
Ashley, Boyer D. (Department: 3724)
Severing by tearing or breaking
Methods
C225S096500, C225S103000, C083S100000, C083S104000, C083S152000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10657659
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are provided for separating a pane (11) of a brittle material from a moving ribbon (13) of the material without contact between the newly-formed leading edge of the ribbon and the newly-formed trailing edge of the pane. The apparatus includes a pane engaging assembly (15), a transporter (29), and a connector assembly (31) which together ensure that the pane (11) and the sheet (13) do not contact each other once separation occurs. In this way, edge chipping and the resulting occurrence of surface defects on the separated pane are decreased.
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Ashley Boyer D.
Corning Incorporated
Klee Maurice M.
Nguyen Phong
Watson Bruce P.
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