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Glass washing machine with broken glass removal system

  • US 7,727,336 B2
  • Filed: 04/17/2009
  • Issued: 06/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of inhibiting pieces of a broken glass sheet from entering a fluid container of a glass sheet washing machine and removing the pieces from the machine comprising:

  • a) applying a fluid to a glass sheet on a support to wash said glass sheet;

    b) placing a web between a glass sheet support and a fluid container of said glass washing machine;

    c) communicating excess fluid applied to said glass sheet through said web to said container;

    d) catching pieces of a broken glass sheet with said web to inhibit said pieces from entering said fluid container; and

    e) moving said web with respect to said machine to remove said pieces from said machine.

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