Patent ID: 6294034
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: B44C,B65H,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for applying tape and texture to a surface, comprising the steps of:(a) providing a tool with a tape guide, a tape outlet, a mud outlet, and a blade, wherein the tape and mud outlets are located adjacent to the blade;(b) connecting the tool to a source of mud;(c) feeding tape from a tape dispenser supported on a body of a user, through the tape guide, and to the tape outlet of the tool;(d) positioning the tool with a hand of the user such that the blade is located adjacent to a desired discharge point on a surface; and(e) flowing mud to the tool and through the mud outlet onto the tape while simultaneously dispensing the tape through the tape outlet and simultaneously wiping excess mud from the surface with the blade in a single action.