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Apparatus for helically slitting a continuous tubular film or synthetic thermoplastic material

CA 1315532 C · Owner: Upmeier, Hartmut · Inventors: Upmeier, Hartmut

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In an apparatus for helically slitting a continuous tubular film of synthetic thermoplastic material a pair of, feed rollers for feeding flattened continuous tubular film to a mandrel are mounted at fixed locations in a main frame. A rotary support mounted in the main frame carries the mandrel which consists of spaced apart low-friction bars disposed in a circular array concentric to the axis of rotation of the rotary support. A cutter is adapted to slit the tubular film as it traverses the mandrel. The axis of rotation of the support is aligned with the nip between the feed rollers approximately at the center of their length. A reversing rod and a deflecting or guide roller are connected …

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  • Granted April 6, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 6, 2010.
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FiledApril 13, 1987
GrantedApril 6, 1993
Term endedApril 6, 2010
Patent numberCA 1315532 C
Classification (IPC)B26D3/16 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedApril 13, 1987Patent grantedApril 6, 1993Term endedApril 6, 2010

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