# US 2022/0032601 A1 · Glass processing apparatus and methods > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2022/0032601 A1 - Document ID: US20220032601A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/299,160 - Filed: 2019-11-25 - Published: 2022-02-03 - Earliest claimed: 2018-12-06 - Assignees: Corning Incorporated - Applicants: Corning Incorporated - Inventors: Akihiro Ohtsubo - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20220032601A1 ## CPC - B29B 13/022: {Melting the material to be shaped} - B32B 43/006: {Delaminating} - B32B 17/08: of cellulosic plastic substance {or gelatin} - B32B 17/10: of synthetic resin - C03B 17/064: {by the overflow downdraw fusion process; Isopipes therefor} - C03B 33/074: {Glass products comprising an outer layer or surface coating of non-glass material} - B32B 2315/08: Glass - B32B 2317/18: Cellulose, modified cellulose or cellulose derivatives, e.g. viscose (B32B2317/10, B32B2317/12, B32B2317/16 take precedence) - B29B: PREPARATION OR PRETREATMENT OF THE MATERIAL TO BE SHAPED; MAKING GRANULES OR PREFORMS; RECOVERY OF PLASTICS OR OTHER CONSTITUENTS OF WASTE MATERIAL CONTAINING PLASTICS - B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM - C03B: MANUFACTURE, SHAPING, OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES ## Abstract A glass processing apparatus can comprise a first suction device positioned to receive one or more of a first protective layer or a second protective layer. The glass processing apparatus can further comprise a diverting apparatus positioned to receive the first and second protective layer. The diverting apparatus may be movable to direct the first protective layer along a first travel path and the second protective layer along a second travel path. The glass processing apparatus can further comprise a first processing apparatus positioned to receive the first protective layer and produce a first processed product from the first protective layer. The glass processing apparatus can also comprise a second processing apparatus positioned to receive the second protective layer and produce a second processed product different than the first processed product, from the second protective layer. In some embodiments, methods for processing glass with a glass processing apparatus. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A glass processing apparatus comprising: a first suction device positioned to receive one or more of a first protective layer from a first glass ribbon or a second protective layer from one or more of the first glass ribbon or a second glass ribbon, the second protective layer different than the first protective layer; a diverting apparatus positioned to receive the first protective layer and the second protective layer, the diverting apparatus movable to direct the first protective layer along a first travel path and the second protective layer along a second travel path; a first processing apparatus positioned to receive the first protective layer from the diverting apparatus and produce a first processed product from the first protective layer; and a second processing apparatus positioned to receive the second protective layer from the diverting apparatus and produce a second processed product different than the first processed product, from the second protective layer. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The glass processing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second suction device positioned to receive from one or more of the first glass ribbon or the second glass ribbon the second protective layer. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The glass processing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a blower positioned to blow the first protective layer away from the first glass ribbon and toward the first suction device along a first blow path. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The glass processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first glass ribbon comprises a separated glass ribbon. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The glass processing apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a sensor positioned to detect a presence of one or more of the first protective layer within the first suction device or the second protective layer within the second suction device. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The glass processing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a cutting device positioned to receive the first protective layer from the diverting apparatus and cut the first protective layer. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The glass processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first processing apparatus comprises a screw feeder and a melter, and the first processed product comprises one or more melted portions. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The glass processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second processing apparatus comprises a compressor. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The glass processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first protective layer comprises a polymeric material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The glass processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second protective layer comprises a cellulose material. ### Claim 11 A method of processing glass with a glass processing apparatus comprising: receiving a first protective layer within a first suction device; receiving a second protective layer within a second suction device; directing the first protective layer from the first suction device to a diverting apparatus and the second protective layer from the second suction device to the diverting apparatus; diverting the first protective layer from the diverting apparatus to a first processing apparatus; and diverting the second protective layer from the diverting apparatus to a second processing apparatus. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising melting the first protective layer and forming a plurality of melted portions from the melted first protective layer. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising compressing the second protective layer. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising blowing the first protective layer away from a first glass ribbon to the first suction device along a first blow path. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein the diverting the first protective layer from the diverting apparatus comprises cutting the first protective layer. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising detecting a presence of one or more of the first protective layer within the first suction device or the second protective layer within the second suction device. ### Claim 17 A method of processing glass with a glass processing apparatus comprising: positioning a first glass ribbon within a first blow path between a blower and a first suction device; blowing a first protective layer with the blower away from the first glass ribbon along the first blow path; receiving the first protective layer within the first suction device; cutting the first protective layer to produce a cut material; directing the cut material to a first processing station; and producing a first processed product from the cut material. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the producing the first processed product comprises melting the cut material and forming a plurality of melted portions from the melted cut material. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising detecting the receiving of the first protective layer within the first suction device. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising rotating the blower to adjust the blower for a position of the first glass ribbon relative to the first suction device.