Method and apparatus for removing a film from a surface
US8251117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1967
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tool and method for removing a film from a surface is provided, wherein the tool can include a frame, a handle operably coupled to the frame, a number of wheels operably coupled to the frame, a cylinder rotatably coupled to the frame, an arm rotatably coupled to the frame, and a number of separating devices operably coupled to the arm. In some embodiments, the wheels can rotate about one or more axes parallel to the surface. The cylinder, which collects the removed film, rotates about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface. The arm can rotate about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface.
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