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Method and apparatus for positioning layers within a layered heater system

US8061402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16References

33Claims

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Assignee

WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY · US

Inventors

Larry Forbis · New London, US
Jason Miller · Houston, US
Ken Gaulke · Hannibal, US
Angie Privett · Hannibal, US
Roger Brummell · Hannibal, US
Tom Lamantia · Chesterfield, US
Julie Tischer · Hannibal, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 7, 2008
Grant date	Nov 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 18, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T156/17
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for positioning a tape preform as a layer onto a substrate during the manufacture of a layered resistive device is provided. The apparatus includes at least one positioning member, wherein the positioning member defines a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The apparatus also includes a contact member adapted to engage the tape preform against the substrate. The contact member and the distal end portion of the positioning member are configured to position the tape preform onto the substrate.

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