Methods and apparatus for conveying a glass ribbon
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United States of America Patent
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Jan 30, 2018
Grant Date -
Mar 17, 2016
app pub date -
Apr 30, 2014
filing date -
May 3, 2013
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Abstract
Methods of conveying a glass ribbon are provided that each includes the step of conveying the glass ribbon over a support device with a cushion of fluid supporting the glass ribbon over the support device. Each method further includes the step of monitoring a physical contact event between the glass ribbon and the support device by detecting an acoustic signal associated with the physical contact event. In further examples, glass ribbon conveying apparatus are provided that each includes a support device configured to support a glass ribbon over the support device with a cushion of fluid. Each apparatus further includes an acoustic sensor configured to monitor a physical contact event between the glass ribbon and the support device by detecting an acoustic signal associated with the physical contact event.
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International Classification(s)
- 2014 Application Filing Year
- C03B Class
- 471 Applications Filed
- 369 Patents Issued To-Date
- 78.35 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 23 Citation Count
- C03B Class
- 98.58 % this patent is cited more than
- 7 Age
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