Protective film for the surface of a handrail for an escalator or moving walkway
US7108905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2848
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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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