Method of masking, masking strip suited to the method and method of manufacturing said strip
US7153545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/28
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of masking at least one edge of a part of a surface that is to be treated, especially in a vehicle, includes the steps of using an adhesive masking strip made of an elongate cellular material resistant to a surface treatment and at least one adhesive region. The adhesive masking strip is a half ellipse having at least one groove, at least part of the wall of which groove has a region inclined by an angle of less than 45° with respect to the at least one adhesive region. The at least one adhesive region of the adhesive masking strip is applied to at least part of the edge of the surface that is to be treated, by an operator guiding said strip by inserting part of at least one finger in the groove. After the treatment, the adhesive strip is detached from the surface.
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