Alexander B Robinson

US Patent:

20060042314, Mar 2, 2006

Filed:

Aug 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/928032

Inventors:

John Abbott - Elmira NY, US
Chester Chang - Painted Post NY, US
Thierry Dannoux - Avon, FR
Keith House - Corning NY, US
Michael Nishimoto - Painted Post NY, US
Alexander Robinson - Elmira NY, US
G. Clinton Shay - Moneta VA, US

International Classification:

C03B 35/24
C03B 40/02

US Classification:

065025300, 065182200, 065195000, 065053000, 065029180, 065158000, 065160000

Abstract:

A noncontact glass sheet stabilization device is described herein that is capable of reducing translation (deflection) and/or rotational movement of a glass sheet while the glass sheet is being manufactured in a glass manufacturing system that implements a fusion process. Several different embodiments of the noncontact glass sheet stabilization device are also described herein.

US Patent:

20070017841, Jan 25, 2007

Filed:

Jul 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/187339

Inventors:

Stephen Mix - Elmira NY, US
Patrick Parks - Elmira NY, US
Harry Menegus - Beaver Dams NY, US
Alexander Robinson - Elmira NY, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/48

US Classification:

206454000, 206449000

Abstract:

A reusable dense packaging system used to transport large size display substrates, is provided made up of three main components; a pallet frame, a cover, and restraining means. The restraining means securely hold the glass sheets within the cover and on the pallet frame. Restraining means includes one or more retaining bars moving towards and away from the front of the glass sheets and a mechanical system. The mechanical system may include the use of a pressing panel, a belt apparatus, a scissor-like mechanism, positioning devices, or a retaining bar pulling system, each capable of moving towards and away from the front of the glass sheets. Each embodiment allows for packaging from 1 to N glass sheets with flexibility and stability and with manual or automatic operation.