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Controlled temperature scrap removal for tape process

US8029644B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2007
Grant dateOct 4, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1994
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus for removing scrap from tape material on original backing paper includes a supply reel, at least one cutting member, at least one heating member and/or cooling member, and at least one removal member. The supply reel is for supplying and unrolling tape material on original backing paper. The at least one cutting member is for cutting unrolled tape material while on original backing paper. The at least one of a heating member and a cooling member are for at least one of heating and cooling cut unrolled tape material on original backing paper. The at least one removal member is for removing scrap cut unrolled tape material from original backing paper.

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