Stretch releasing adhesive tape with segmented release liner

A double sided stretch releasing adhesive tape article comprising:

• (a) an elongate length of stretch releasing tape having first and second oppositely facing adhesive major surfaces;
• (b) a first liner arranged on said first adhesive surface, said liner including at least one frangible connection dividing said liner into segments that can be separated from each other and individually removed from said first adhesive surface, thereby to expose a selected portion of said first adhesive surface;
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• (c) a second liner arranged on said second adhesive surface, said liner including at least one frangible connection dividing said liner into segments aligned with said first liner segments that can be separated from adjacent segments and individually removed from said first adhesive surface, thereby to expose a selected portion of said first adhesive surface;
• wherein at least one segment can remain adhered to each of said first and second adhesive surfaces to form a non-adhesive pull tab that can be grasped by a user during stretch removal of the tape from a substrate.

A method of forming a non-adhesive pull tab at a selected location on a discrete strip cut from a length of tape of stretch releasing adhesive tape, comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing an elongate length of stretch releasing tape having first and second oppositely facing major surfaces, at least said first surface being adhesive;
• (b) providing a first liner arranged on said first adhesive surface, said liner including at least one frangible connection dividing said liner into segments that can be separated from adjacent segments;
• and
• (c) removing selected segments from said first adhesive surface, thereby to expose a selected portion of said first adhesive surface, wherein at least one segment remains adhered to said first adhesive surface to serve as a pull tab that can be grasped by a user during stretch removal of the tape from a substrate.