Tool and Method for Inserting Tape into Hard-to-Reach Area
OwnerDavid Deglerinventor
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Abstract
A tool is disclosed comprising a thin, ribbon-like but semi-rigid material which can be “snaked” in between ductwork and the surface to which it is attached. The tool is configured to enable the temporary attachment of a tape material thereon. Further, the tape material includes a non-adhesive “release tape” attached to the adhesive portion of the adhesive tape. Using the method and apparatus described herein, a user can insert the tape, with the protective tape release thereon, around the ductwork, release the tape and remove the tool, and use the tool as it is being withdrawn to urge the adhesive tape onto the seam being taped.
Claims9
A tool, comprising:
- a blade member comprising a semi-rigid element formed into an uneven U-shape, said blade member being generally ribbon-shaped, said blade member configured to temporarily receive thereon a generally ribbon-shaped tape material including a tape portion and a release-tape portion, whereby said blade member can be inserted between a first surface and a second surface such that said tape portion is affixable to said second surface upon release of said release-tape portion.
A tool, comprising:
- a blade member comprising a semi-rigid element formed into an uneven U-shape defining a first end and a second end of said blade member, said blade member being generally ribbon-shaped;
- a generally ribbon-shaped tape material including a tape portion and a release-tape portion, said generally ribbon-shaped tape material including means for temporarily attaching said tape portion to said second end of said blade member;
- whereby said blade member can be inserted between a first surface and a second surface such that said tape portion is affixable to said second surface upon release of said release-tape portion.
A method of affixing tape to ductwork, comprising:
- configuring a tool to have a blade member comprising a semi-rigid element formed into an uneven U-shape, said blade member being generally ribbon-shaped, said blade member temporarily receiving thereon a generally ribbon-shaped tape material including a tape portion and a release-tape portion;
- and
- inserting said blade member a first surface and said ductwork such that said tape portion can be affixed to said second surface upon release of said release-tape portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.