Singulation of valves

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8646479
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12699672

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A method and apparatus for the singulation of valve plates and/or assembled valves from a lead-frame are described. The method and apparatus utilizes an electric current to fuse tabs which join the valve plate and/or the assembled valve to the lead-frame. The valve comprises a first and second valve plate with offsetting apertures and a flap disposed and movable between the first and second plates.

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SOLVENTUM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES COMPANY2510 CONWAY AVE E 3M CENTER 275-6E-21 MAPLEWOOD MN 55144

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hatfield, Stuart Cambridge, GB 9 73
Jaeb, Jonathan Boeme, US 5 246

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