Lint removal apparatus with pull tab for adhesive coated sheets

Abstract

A pull tab is formed at a separable edge of each of a plurality of individually separable sheets of outwardly faced adhesive tape wound into a roll by a non-adhesive portion carried on the adhesive layer of the tape to facilitate gripping and removal of an outermost sheet from the tape roll to expose an underlying sheet. The separable edges extend at least partially through the tape roll dividing the tape into a plurality of separable sheets and across substantially all of the lateral extent of the roll. The separable edge can be two spaced separable edges disposed in registry with each non-adhesive portion to define opposite leading edges.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO CO-PENDING APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part application of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 080,089, filed Feb. 21, 2002, the contents of which are incorporated herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND [0002] This invention relates generally to tools for picking-up particles from surfaces such as clothing, pets, floors, carpets, furniture, and more specifically, to an adhesive tape lint remover having removable cleaning sheets. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] Surfaces such as floors, clothing, pets, and furniture are most aesthetically pleasing and safe when they are clean, free from unsightly particles. Unfortunately these surfaces typically become soiled with particles from the environment, such as pets shedding hair, settling dust particles, dandruff from dry scalps and pets. Numerous devices and methods have been developed for returning a surface to a clean, particle free condition and people are constantly striving to develop better...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a lint removal apparatus that includes a tape roll with a unique pull tab for easy gripping and removal of an outermost sheet without pulling additional sheets or having to pry the exposed end edge of the outermost sheet from the underlying adhesive coated layer. The pull tab defines a minimal non-adhesive area on the tape roll sheet, providing greater exposed adhesive surfaces on each tape roll sheet as compared to prior lint removal tape rolls having dry edges along at least one and typically both side edges of the tape."

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately these surfaces typically become soiled with particles from the environment, such as pets shedding hair, settling dust particles, dandruff from dry scalps and pets.

However, most suffer from the drawback of being time consuming and difficult.

This is also undesirable for many people since it is difficult to grasp individual layers and remove one at a time.

Some persons may find locating and grasping individual sheets difficult and uncomfortable as they have physical limitations.

Other people may find the dry edges unacceptable as they reduce the quantity of adhesive surface area for cleaning.

However these solutions do not adequately address the needs of typical homeowners.

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