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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 1995
Filed:
Nov. 26, 1993
Ernest F Matyi, Webster, NY (US);
William G Herbert, Williamson, NY (US);
Gary J Maier, Webster, NY (US);
Loren E Hendrix, Webster, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for separating a mandrel having a tapered end portion from an article formed thereon comprising: (a) providing the mandrel having an opening in the tapered end portion; (b) plugging at least a substantial portion of the opening with a member which presents a deposition surface for the formation of the article; (c) forming the article having a tapered end portion on the mandrel, including on the deposition surface of the member; and (d) pushing the member against the inside surface of the tapered end portion of the article to move the article away from the mandrel, thereby forming a gap between the article and the mandrel.