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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2008
Larry Forbis, New London, MO (US);
Jason Miller, Hannibal, MO (US);
Ken Gaulke, Hannibal, MO (US);
Angie Privett, Hannibal, MO (US);
Roger Brummell, Hannibal, MO (US);
Tom Lamantia, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Julie Tischer, Hannibal, MO (US);
Larry Forbis, New London, MO (US);
Jason Miller, Hannibal, MO (US);
Ken Gaulke, Hannibal, MO (US);
Angie Privett, Hannibal, MO (US);
Roger Brummell, Hannibal, MO (US);
Tom LaMantia, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Julie Tischer, Hannibal, MO (US);
Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company, St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for positioning a tape preform as a layer onto a substrate during the manufacture of a layered resistive device is provided. The apparatus includes at least one positioning member, wherein the positioning member defines a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The apparatus also includes a contact member adapted to engage the tape preform against the substrate. The contact member and the distal end portion of the positioning member are configured to position the tape preform onto the substrate.