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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 05, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 09, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Frank A. Todaro, Old Saybrook, CT (US);
Daniel J. Williams, Newtown, CT (US);
Brian C. Richardson, Bozrah, CT (US);
Assignee:
Asterisk, Inc., Old Saybrook, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65H 2/024 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65H 2/024 ;
Abstract
Apparatus for reducing peak tensions and tearing in perforated sheet ( ) being drawn along a flow path from a stack (S) into a finishing machine (F) is comprised of a drag unit ( ), for retarding motion of the sheet; an assist unit ( ) for urging the sheet along the flow path; and, a dancer unit ( ) for changing the length of the flow path. The assist unit comprises a pair of constant speed rollers ( ) supported by mounting blocks ( ). The orientation of the assist unit is changed by rotating the mounting blocks. The roller ( ) of the dancer unit is spring biased against the sheet.