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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2006
David F. Grant, Singapore, SG;
Patrick B. Berbon, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Timothy C. Wang, Buena Park, CA (US);
Paul A. Burkey, Chino Hills, CA (US);
David F. Grant, Singapore, SG;
Patrick B. Berbon, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Timothy C. Wang, Buena Park, CA (US);
Paul A. Burkey, Chino Hills, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A drive wheel has a generally cylindrical exterior surface with a circumferential groove. A block has a cylindrical working surface in sliding contact with the drive wheel, an operational face with an opening there through. A die is located in the opening and has an interior surface constituting a continuation of the working surface of the block. The die has an exit opening. A diverter is secured to the die and extends into the recess with a leading abutment edge positioned in operative proximity to the exit opening.