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Apparatus for applying plastic tape

US4317696A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 1980
Grant dateMar 2, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1348
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus adapted for mounting adjacent the front pressure roller of a vehicle which applys plastic tape to pavement particularly to form highway marking patterns, with a horizontal plate having a slot through which plastic tape is advanced, a plurality of rollers driven by the pressure roller and engaging end advancing tape through the slot when a piston is actuated to move idler rollers to cause engagement of tape and rollers, a piston operated cutter beneath the plate and adjacent the slot and a guide chute for guiding the tape beneath the front roller.

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