Patent ID: 6684926
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for removably applying tape to mask a surface, comprising:(a) first means for pressing a first edge portion of the tape against the surface with a binding pressure, operable to urge the first edge portion of the tape to adhere to the surface; and (b) second means for pressing an other portion of the tape against the surface with a pressure less than the binding pressure, operable to urge the other portion of the tape to mask but not substantially adhere to the surface, wherein the second means for pressing includes a roller, the first means for pressing includes an annulus circumscribing a disc portion of the roller, and the annulus is adapted to removably engage the disc portion, being formed from a medium-hard thermoplastic and having a peripheral surface that is wide in comparison to the thickness of the annulus and substantially flat.