Functional fiber reinforced adhesive tape

#The present disclosure relates to an adhesive tape. Adhesive tape is a backing covered with a substance that binds or sticks to a surface (i.e., an adhesive). Duct tapes are generally considered a scrim inclusive pressure-sensitive tape.

#Adhesive duct tapes are well known in the art. Duct tapes are widely used for purposes such as seaming metal ductwork, securing insulation, and other uses. A roll of pressure sensitive adhesive tape is often prepared by applying a pressure sensitive adhesive composition to a backing and then winding the backing on a cylindrical core to form the roll of tape. Generally, traditional duct tapes include a backing material, a bi-directional reinforcing scrim material, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive. While available duct tapes are considered a relatively strong class of adhesive tapes, certain applications could benefit from increased strength.

#Accordingly, it would be desirable to identify a new adhesive tape with improved strength that is suitable for traditional duct tape environments.

#The following is a brief description of the drawings, which are presented for the purposes of illustrating the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein and not for the purposes of limiting the same.

#FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of an adhesive tape in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

#FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of an adhesive tape in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

#The present disclosure may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of desired embodiments included therein and the accompanying drawings. These figures are merely schematic representations based on convenience and the ease of demonstrating the existing art and/or the present development, and are, therefore, not intended to limit relative size and dimensions of the components thereof.

#Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. In case of conflict, the present document, including definitions, will control. Preferred methods and materials are described below, although methods and materials similar or equivalent can be used in practice or testing of the present disclosure. All publications, patent applications, patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety. The materials, methods, and articles disclosed herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

#The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.