US Patent:
20030226636, Dec 11, 2003
Inventors:
Andrew Anderson - Hudson WI, US
Henry Elmer - Amery WI, US
Derrick Fouks - Deer Park WI, US
Mark Shimko - Cambridge MN, US
International Classification:
B32B031/00
US Classification:
156/187000, 156/250000, 156/458000, 156/510000
Abstract:
An apparatus for forming a roll of contaminant removal tape and methods of forming rolls of contaminant removal tape. The apparatus includes a turret assembly having a first winding cylinder, a first vacuum source providing vacuum to the first winding cylinder, and a web breaking assembly moveable between a first web breaking assembly position and a second web breaking assembly position. The web breaking assembly includes a blade, which is moveable between a first blade position and a second blade position.