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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 17, 2004
Applicants:
Scott R. Mcclintock, Kintnersville, PA (US);
Michael F. Soffa, Trappe, PA (US);
Inventors:
Scott R. McClintock, Kintnersville, PA (US);
Michael F. Soffa, Trappe, PA (US);
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H05F001/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A static neutralizing roll follower includes a static charge dissipating device on a carrier movably held by a support. Sensors follow the changing diameter of a roll, and a control unit processes signals from the sensor to operate a drive mechanism to move the carrier with respect to the changing roll diameter. Consistent spacing is maintained between the dissipating device and the roll surface.