Patent ID: 7189442

Claim:
An edge band assembly in combination with a three dimensional article, comprising: an edge band that is attached to at least one edge surface of the three dimensional article, the edge band having a wood portion, and having a continuous and uninterrupted surface a protective layer, a first adhesive, and a second adhesive; wherein the wood portion includes a first side and a second side located opposite to the first side; wherein the protective layer is removable; wherein the first adhesive layer is disposed between the protective layer and the first side of the wood portion, wherein the first adhesive layer retains the protective layer to the wood portion and the first adhesive layer is removed with the protective layer when then protective layer is removed from the wood portion; and wherein the second adhesive layer is disposed on a second side of the wood portion, the second adhesive layer attaches the wood portion to the one edge surface of the three dimensional article.