Method of applying a protective film, optionally including advertising or other visible material, to the surface of a handrail for an escalator or moving walkway
US6682806B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31504
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A film and a method of applying the film to a handrail of an escalator or moving walkway are provided. The film can be a single or double layered film. Printed matter, e.g. advertising, can be applied to or between the films. An apparatus and related method for applying the film are also included and rely on the motion of the handrail to unroll a supply of the film, with one or more rollers pressing the film onto the handrail.
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