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Vacuum fixture and method for dimensioning and manipulating materials

US5800661A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1997
Grant dateSep 1, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/364
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus is provided for dimensioning and manipulating a patterned material by selectively applying a vacuum and/or positive pressure to the patterned material.

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