Paper making and fiber liberation – Apparatus – Measuring – testing – inspecting – indicating or illuminating
Reexamination Certificate
2009-08-25
2011-12-27
Fortuna, Jose A (Department: 1741)
Paper making and fiber liberation
Apparatus
Measuring, testing, inspecting, indicating or illuminating
C162S289000, C226S097300, C034S114000, C406S088000, C700S127000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08083896
ABSTRACT:
An air stabilization system employing two parallel, opposite-facing Coanda nozzles, with each nozzle exhausting gas at opposite directions, subjects a moving flexible web to opposing forces effective to create local tension within the web. Each nozzle includes an elongated slot that is perpendicular to the path of the moving web. The nozzles serve as separate points along the machine direction for controlling the height of the web. The operative surface with the nozzles can exhibit a flush surface. The nozzles can be formed on elevated structures on the operative surface. The operative surface can be covered with a transparent substrate to minimize shape distortions on the moving web and to prevent debris from collecting around the sensor. An internal baffle is employed to channel air flow within each nozzle. The baffle equalizes the gas pressure across the nozzle and directs air flow towards it. By modulating the velocities of gases exiting the nozzles, the shape of the web can be manipulated to present a planar contour. The air stabilization system can be incorporated into a caliper scanner.
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Cascio Schmoyer & Zervas
Fortuna José A
Honeywell ASCa Inc.
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