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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 14, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2007
Applicants:
William G. Gunther, Guilford, CT (US);
Roman Golicz, Clinton, CT (US);
Stefan G. Golicz, Saybrook, CT (US);
Inventors:
William G. Gunther, Guilford, CT (US);
Roman Golicz, Clinton, CT (US);
Stefan G. Golicz, Saybrook, CT (US);
Assignee:
George Schmitt & Company, Inc., Guilford, CT (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 41/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An apparatus for reorienting liner-borne inlays is provided. Such apparatus utilize electronic control devices to precisely move inlays from a first orientation and spacing to a second orientation and spacing. Embodiments of the present invention include a vacuum manifold having an elongated ridge member so that the apparatus are useful in handling thin and flexible inlays and minimize errors in inlay reorientation.