Tape applicator and methods of applying tape to a surface

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2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Gray, Linda (Department: 1734)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C156S249000, C156S257000, C156S258000, C156S264000, C156S265000, C156S266000, C156S268000, C156S270000, C156S299000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06846378

ABSTRACT:
A tape applicator. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a tape applicator having a tape head, a x-axis actuator for moving the tape head in the x-axis direction, and a y-axis actuator for moving the tape head in the y-axis direction. The tape head preferably includes: i) a base; ii) a tape roll holder attached to the base; iii) a tape application roller attached to the base for applying the tape to a surface; iv) a cutter attached to the base for cutting tape to form a removeable portion of a tape; and v) a remover attached to the base for removing the removeable portion of the tape. The present invention also relates to methods of applying tape to a surface.

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