US3350256A
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Method and apparatus for attaching adhesive tape to a rough surface
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1964-03-27
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1984-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles B Eckman
- 👤 Paul H Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:06
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01C; E01C23/00; E01C23/16; E01C23/18; E01C23/185; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/1348; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1788; Y10T156/1795
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A MACHINE FOR ATTACHING ADHESIVE TAPE TO A ROUGH SURFACE, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR HOLDING A SUPPLY OF SAID TAPE, MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR APPLYING SAID TAPE TO SAID SURFACE, AN ANNULAR BRUSH ATTACHED ECCENTRICALLY TO SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID BRUSH TO CAUSE SAID BRUSH TO BE MOVED REPEATEDLY AND BRISKLY AGAINST THE TAPE AFTER THE ADHESIVE SIDE OF THE TAPE HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE ROUGH SURFACE TO TAMP THE TAPE TO SAID SURFACE AND TO CAUSE THE TAPE TO BECOME ADHERED TO SAID SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A MACHINE FOR ATTACHING ADHESIVE TAPE TO A ROUGH SURFACE, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR HOLDING A SUPPLY OF SAID TAPE, MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR APPLYING SAID TAPE TO SAID SURFACE, AN ANNULAR BRUSH ATTACHED ECCENTRICALLY TO SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID BRUSH TO CAUSE SAID BRUSH TO BE MOVED REPEATEDLY AND BRISKLY AGAINST THE TAPE AFTER THE ADHESIVE SIDE OF THE TAPE HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE ROUGH SURFACE TO TAMP THE TAPE TO SAID SURFACE AND TO CAUSE THE TAPE TO BECOME ADHERED TO SAID SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |