Patent ID: 9164251
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: B65H,G02B,H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of attaching a communication line along a selected surface of a building, comprising: applying an adhesive coating over a supplied length of the communication line, the adhesive coating acquiring a dry or non-tacky state; storing the adhesive coated length of the communication line on a spool or reel when the coating acquires the dry or non-tacky state; paying out the coated length of the communication line from the spool or reel and applying the line along the selected surface using an applicator tool, while simultaneously activating the adhesive coating with an activator solution that causes the communication line to become temporarily tacky and to attach to the surface; providing a cartridge for containing the activator solution; and configuring the applicator tool to (i) house the spool or reel storing the coated length of the communication line, and (ii) house the cartridge containing the activator solution.