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Tape applicator and methods of applying tape to a surface

US6571849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 12, 2001
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1795
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tape applicator. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a tape applicator that includes a tape head having a base, a tape roll holder attached to the base and a tape application roller for applying a tape to a surface attached to said base, where the tape applicator includes a tape path from the tape roll holder to the tape application roller, and includes a x-axis actuator operatively connected to the tape head for moving said tape applicator in the x-axis direction and a y-axis actuator operatively connected to the tape head for moving said tape applicator in the y-axis direction. The present invention also relates to methods of applying tape to surface.

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